CapMetro Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Free Rides on Tuesday
CapMetro is offering free rides on all services Tuesday to celebrate its 40th anniversary, marking four decades since its launch in Austin.
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Are fireworks legal in Texas? What you need to know before the Fourth of July
Here's what to know about whether fireworks are allowed in some of Texas' most populous counties.
Saharan Dust Cloud Heads Toward Texas, Affecting Air Quality and Hurricane Activity
A massive cloud of Saharan dust has developed, stretching across nearly the entire Atlantic Basin.
Hutto Woman Charged with Murder in Fentanyl-Related Death
The Williamson County sheriff's office has charged a Hutto woman in the fentanyl-related death of a 30-year-old man. Crystal Perez was charged with murder and faces up to 99 years in prison if convicted.
Round Rock Approves Mixed-Use Zoning for E. Palm Valley Lot, Historic Tax Exemptions
The Round Rock City Council gave initial approval to rezone a half-acre lot on E. Palm Valley Boulevard to mixed-use, allowing for restaurants, retail, and other developments, while also approving historic property tax exemptions for 51 properties.
Round Rock Approves Mixed-Use Zoning for E. Palm Valley Lot
The Round Rock City Council gave initial approval to rezone a half-acre lot on E. Palm Valley Boulevard to mixed-use residential, allowing for broader development options like restaurants and retail.
5 Texas cities rank in 100 best American cities for 2025 — and Austin isn't at the top
Three of the five Texas cities on the 2025 list ranked in the top 15. The recent study measured cities by livability, lovability and prosperity.
Ex-APD Analyst Alleges Retaliation, Unapproved Shooting Report in Civil Trial
A former Austin Police Department forensic analyst testified in a civil trial that she faced retaliation after reporting her supervisor for falsifying training records, and her investigative report on a 2021 police shooting was never approved.
Austin Police Seek Suspect in Severe Beating at Homeless Camp
Austin police are searching for a suspect or suspects in a beating that left a woman with life-threatening injuries at a homeless camp, officials said.
Two Men Charged with Murder in Southeast Austin Shootout
Two men have been charged with murder in a shootout in Southeast Austin in December that killed Erik Tijerina.
Austin school district adopts budget with $19.7 million deficit
Austin school officials plan to continue making spending cuts next year and are exploring other cost-saving ideas.
Austin school board approves turnaround plans for three middle schools
AISD school board members approve turnaround plans to bring three North Austin campuses back into state compliance.
Dallas ISD cellphone ban to start this fall with fines for violations
House Bill 1481 requires all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt policies prohibiting the use of devices during school.
Bee Cave approves new library site as project delayed
The Bee Cave City Council amends its contract with library building architects to reflect a location change and gave an updated timeline
Should I turn my AC off when I'm not home? Experts weigh in on Texas heat
Should you leave the AC running or turn it off while away from home this summer in Texas? Here's what experts say.
Austin food trucks dominate national rankings: 9 make Yelp's top 100
Austin has been recognized as the leading food truck destination in the U.S., with nine local establishments making Yelp's 2025 "100 Best Food Truck Rankings."
Austin shelters host 'name your own price' pet adoption event this weekend
Austin-area shelters are making an unprecedented offer to get vulnerable animals into loving homes before the Fourth of July holiday.
Federal probe into self-driving tech expands after Austin man’s death
A 2024 fatal crash in San Antonio helped trigger the investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s now examining the self-driving technologies of 11 automakers.
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run collision involving Austin bicyclist
Police have charged a man accused of hitting a bicyclist with his vehicle in the 2900 block of MoPac North on May 6 in Austin. The bicyclist died a few days later.
Bobby Jenkins Cycles from Alaska to Texas to Raise Awareness for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood
ABC Home & Commercial Services owner Bobby Jenkins is raising awareness about Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood by bicycling from Anchorage to College Station.