Alex Jones sued for defamation by low-income housing development
The Liberty County development says Jones falsely linked the community to cartels, fraud and illegal immigration.
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Austin orders review of consultant contracts after audit
Austin City Council orders review of consultant contracts after auditors find lack of oversight and escalating expenses.
Ex-Austin police commander accused of coercive sexual relationship
Former Austin Police Department Commander Wade Lyons engaged in a coercive sexual relationship with a city employee, prosecutors claim.
Waymo halts service across Texas, other states amid weather concerns
Passenger service in San Antonio has been stopped since floodwaters carried one of its robotaxis away last month.
Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi service over safety concerns
Waymo is halting rides on freeways following concerns over how the driverless robotaxis navigate construction zones.
Texas AG Sues WhatsApp and Meta, Probes Meta Glasses Privacy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against WhatsApp and Meta, accusing them of misleading users about the privacy of encrypted messages, and opened a separate privacy investigation into Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
Austin to Remove Rainbow Crosswalks, ‘Black Artists Matter’ Mural
TxDOT says Austin's painted pavement art does not comply with Texas traffic marking standards.
Austin Royal Blue burglary suspect released from jail before break-ins
Records show Tyroan Telemacque had faced dozens of prior charges and was released from jail two weeks before the latest Royal Blue Grocery break-ins.
Austin ISD trustees say budget cuts will worsen teacher effectiveness
Staff members learned this week if their position is proposed to be cut next year, as Austin ISD weighs a $181 million budget deficit.
Central Texas tubing guide: Rivers to float near Austin
From the San Marcos River to the Guadalupe, here are four Central Texas tubing spots near Austin.
Yogurt shop murders solved? New episode reveals findings, uncertainty
Episode 5 explores how testing reshaped one of Austin's most infamous cold cases, showing the emotional aftermath for families, investigators and the community.
Big Bend Border Wall Work Could Begin This Summer
Border Patrol says work tied to a $1.7 billion Big Bend border security project could begin as early as this summer.
Austin Energy outages leave nearly 16,000 without power amid storms
The utility reported dozens of outages Thursday evening, including major outages in North Austin and Northwest Austin.
SpaceX scrubs launch of next-generation Starship from Starbase
SpaceX was hoping to launch the 12th test flight of its Starship mega-rocket from Starbase in South Texas. It was called off after multiple delays.
Why flags are flown at half-staff on Memorial Day
Memorial Day flags are lowered to half-staff until noon to honor U.S. military members who died in combat.
Man Dies After Tree Falls at Austin BBQ Restaurant
A man died after a tree fell on Green Mesquite BBQ's patio in South Austin on Tuesday night.
Lakeway City Council Considers Easing Special-Use Permit Rules
Lakeway officials discussed changes that could streamline special-use permits for businesses near residential areas.
Acclaimed Brewery and Pizzeria Files Plans for Spot in Austin Suburb
Construction filings show plans for a brewery, restaurant and beer garden project in Leander.
UT System expands reasons presidents can close academic departments
The policy changes come as UT consolidates ethnic and gender studies programs amid conservative backlash and as other Texas universities end them entirely.
First Texas West Nile Virus Case in 2026: Symptoms and Prevention
Texas reported its first West Nile case of 2026. Here are symptoms, prevention tips, and what Austin residents should know.