Silver Alert issued for missing Austin man Steve Granado
Austin police are searching for Steve Granado, 73, who was last seen Saturday morning near downtown Austin.
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Houston history: How the city rose to global influence
From Buffalo Bayou to Johnson Space Center, Houston’s growth reflects trade, oil, medicine, politics and philanthropy.
Red River Venues Cite Targeting After Code Enforcement Visits
Red River Cultural District venues felt targeted after visits by Austin fire and code officials, while city officials maintain the focus was on safety.
Jane Nelson's political legacy in the Texas Capitol
Jane Nelson helped shape education, health care and state budgets during more than three decades in public office.
Round Rock Honors Barbette with LGBTQ+ History Marker in Texas
A new historical marker recognizes Barbette, the internationally known trapeze artist from Round Rock who became a groundbreaking figure in drag history.
Texas Drought and Shrinking Herds Impact Cattle Country
Beef prices are high and going higher as the U.S. cattle herd hits its lowest level since 1951.
Video: Heavy rain floods Austin-area rescue featured on ‘Queer Eye’
A Facebook Live video showed floodwater rushing through Safe in Austin, a Leander nonprofit featured on Netflix’s "Queer Eye."
Texas screwworm case count rises with second calf infected in a week
USDA officials detected a case of the New World Screwworm in Zavala County on Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott pledged to use state resources to fight the parasite.
Inside Texas' State Operations Center during screwworm response
Photos from inside the State Operations Center as Gov. Greg Abbott and officials coordinate Texas' response to New World Screwworm
Texas hemp companies sued by medical marijuana operator
Austin-based Texas Original accuses hemp companies of selling illegal marijuana products and misleading consumers.
Austin police: No charges after child ate THC lollipop at school
The Nest says it will strengthen oversight and food-related procedures after the incident.
Austin reviews communications spending amid $26M budget shortfall
A new report finds Austin's communications work is decentralized, with 176 staffers and $10.4M in spending over two fiscal years.
UT Tower Lighting: Symbolism and Significance
The University of Texas Tower lights up to commemorate academic and athletic achievements, with different colors and configurations signifying various accomplishments and occasions.
National Donut Day 2026: Austin bakeries, chains offering free donuts
See which Austin-area bakeries and chains are celebrating National Donut Day with discounts and free donuts.
South Texas refuge land cleared for trade with SpaceX by feds
Despite public criticism, Elon Musk’s SpaceX is one step closer to taking over 700 acres of national wildlife refuge near the South Texas city of Starbase.
Father Detained by ICE Returns Home After San Marcos Arrest
Gerardo Reyes Gonzalez was released after a federal habeas petition challenged the legality of his continued detention.
Free things to do in Austin this weekend: Music, dance, dinosaurs
From dinosaurs at the library to the grand opening of a magical downtown trail, here's where families can go for free this weekend.
Austin Summer Illnesses and Injuries
Austin doctors are seeing stomach bugs, heat illness, mosquito reactions, bike injuries and drowning risks as summer begins.
Austin Pride Month 2026 events, deals and free things to do
Find free events, Pride parties, markets, fundraisers and special offers across Austin and Central Texas.
Georgetown man charged with murder in cousin's death in Taylor
A Georgetown man faces a murder charge in connection with the May death of his cousin in Taylor, police said.