Crawfish season in Texas and Louisiana typically peaks from late February through May, influenced by weather, temperature, and location, with regulations prohibiting live crawfish in several states to protect ecosystems.
A Hays County jury sentenced a Kyle man to 65 years after a violent domestic assault in front of children. Prosecutors described escalating abuse and a dangerous home invasion.
Shia LaBeouf was charged after a Mardi Gras bar fight in New Orleans, more than a decade after his public intoxication arrest on Austin’s Sixth Street.
The FDA has recalled peanut butter products sold in 40 states after inspectors found blue plastic fragments in a production filter.
Six people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Texas 71 in South Austin Monday afternoon that shut down traffic in both directions, DPS said.
A multi-vehicle crash near Bob Wire Road has closed both directions of Highway 71, causing significant delays as crews respond, authorities said.
Austin ranks No. 1 for new movers in 2025, with nearly 1 in 4 arriving from Texas metros, led by Houston and Dallas.
A student-led protest opposing ICE and Border Patrol is scheduled for Presidents Day in Austin, part of a statewide day of action, with details on timing, location, and safety guidelines.
Presidents' Day 2026 on Feb. 16 will close banks, post offices, and stock markets, while UPS, FedEx, grocery stores, and restaurants remain open.
Daylight saving time starts March 8, 2026. Here’s when to change your clocks in Texas, when DST ends and whether the time change is going away.
A University of Houston poll indicates Governor Abbott's endorsed candidates are behind in Republican primaries for comptroller and agriculture commissioner, testing his political influence.
Presidents' Day falls on the third Monday of February every year. Here's why it's celebrated and what closes for the federal holiday.
A WalletHub study estimates Texas smokers face nearly $4 million in lifetime costs, ranking the state third nationally for smoking-related financial penalties.
President Trump granted pardons to five former NFL players, including former Dallas Cowboys lineman Nate Newton, for offenses ranging from drug trafficking to counterfeiting.
All lanes are closed on southbound I-35 at Riverside Drive, causing major traffic delays. Drivers should expect backups in the area and seek alternate routes.
Austin police are searching for 47-year-old Jessica Suggs, last seen Wednesday in the 8400 block of Cross Creek Drive.
Joe Rogan addressed his mention in the newly released Epstein documents, saying he never met or communicated with the financier.
A new Texas facility releases sterile screwworm flies to prevent the flesh-eating parasite from entering the U.S., with a statewide disaster declaration issued preemptively.
Artist Jeanelle McCall created a children's book from a photo of a mud-covered stuffed bunny to raise funds for Texas Hill Country flood recovery, inspiring hope after the July 4 disaster.
The Texas primary election is March 3. Here’s when early voting begins, registration deadlines and how to check your voter status.
