Justin Lewis, the now former child care investigations division director, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to DFPS on Sunday. In his letter, obtained via court documents, Lewis said he can no longer "acquiesce to the political nature of this job."
An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with a man's shooting death that occurred in southeast Austin last Thursday, March 17.
With severe weather moving through Central Texas Monday, city officials are reminding residents of safety precautions to take in the event of severe winds, hail or a tornado.
Janet Mash shared photos with KXAN showing a worker in an Austin Code Compliance truck going down the street Saturday picking up the "slow down" signs. The removal happened two days after KXAN reported on the reasons behind the display.
Storm clouds loomed over the Capitol building Monday morning, as lawmakers and state leaders filed into the hearing room where the House Human Services committee meets.
According to Austin Public Health data, the Austin metro area has not seen a day without a COVID-related hospitalization since March 16, 2020.
For the first time in almost nine months, the Travis County Sheriff's Office has reported no new COVID-19 cases among employees and jail inmates.
Severe storms are expected to move through the Hill Country and Central Texas Monday afternoon. The storm will bring a level 4 out of 5 (Moderate) risk for much of of the Austin metro and eastern counties.
With strong storms headed toward Central Texas on Monday, the First Warning Weather team wants you to be as prepared as possible before nasty weather hits.
With forecasted severe thunderstorms and tornado threats throughout Central Texas Monday, area ISDs have announced alter dismissal plans and safety protocols in place to keep students, faculty and staff safe.
The Seguin Police Department has dubbed the man a "magician" due to his execution of the act that's been used to confuse cashiers for years, and after reports of him stealing nearly $3,000 from a Walmart in Seguin, authorities from five states have said the man taking his show on the road.
As we enter into severe weather season, AAA Texas said it's worth remembering that not all insurance covers all weather events.
The city said in a press release that Barton Springs Pool requires lifeguards to have an extra Open Water Lifeguard certification and training, and that limits who can work there.
The thick blankets you wrap furniture in to prevent scuffs and scratches during a move can be a great option. Wrap them around your car and cover the windows to prevent damage from hail.
The Pampa Police Department issued an Amber Alert for two girls early Monday morning.
Purdue (30-7) advanced to the Sweet 16 Sunday night, eliminating the Longhorns 81-71 in Milwaukee.
Severe fire conditions made way for the Clear Creek fire in Blanco County to threaten several homes and warrant a joint-county response on Sunday afternoon, as the state braces for more dangerous weather in the days ahead.
As La Niña continues into the spring and possibly summer months with no apparent end in sight, it's worth looking on its influence on spring weather in Central Texas.
As devastating wildfires rage on, nearly destroying the city of Carbon, support from people across the state poured in Saturday.
Austin will head into a week-long break from the MLS schedule with one of the best records in the Western Conference standings.
The Longhorns stymied sharpshooting, No. 7-seed Utah Sunday at the Frank Erwin Center for a 78-56 win in the NCAA Tournament's second round.
Ahead of South by Southwest, Austin Police Department's Chief Joseph Chacon said the city was surging personnel downtown to prevent gun violence.
