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.
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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.
Texas Officers Wrangle Alligator from Backyard Pool
A family in East Texas breathed a sigh of relief after first responders safely captured an alligator that made itself at home in their backyard pool.
Ex-Austin officer testifies in civil trial over 2021 fatal road rage shooting
Former Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez testified in a civil trial about the 2021 fatal shooting of Alex Gonzales Jr., describing intense fear during the off-duty road rage incident.
Texas, US expected to see record-breaking travel the week of the Fourth of July, AAA says
AAA Texas predicts 5.7 million Texans will be among the 72.2 million Americans traveling over a nine-day period for July Fourth.
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Dry Start, Wet Finish for Texas Fall
If the Farmers' Almanac is accurate, Texans can expect a dry and "fair" start to fall — followed by a wetter end to the season.
Bastrop approves $2.4M contract to rehab wastewater facilities
The Bastrop City Council approved a $2.4 million contract to rehabilitate two of the city’s wastewater treatment plants.
Pflugerville conditionally approves new industrial work spaces
The Pflugerville City Council gives conditional approval to new industrial work spaces at 19241 Wilke Lane.
Massive Saharan Dust Cloud Heads Toward Texas, Expected to Arrive Sunday
The next round of Saharan dust is likely to move toward the Texas Gulf Coast by Sunday, becoming the most concentrated early next week.
Largest Saharan Dust Cloud of the Year Heads Toward Texas
The next round of Saharan dust is likely to move toward the Texas Gulf Coast by Sunday, becoming the most concentrated early next week.
Collin County Named Best to Live in Texas for 2025
Collin County takes stake as the best county to live in, in Texas.
Social Media Influencer "Liver King" Arrested in Austin for Terroristic Threat
Brian Johnson, an influencer known as "Liver King," was arrested in Austin and charged with terroristic threat.