Texas could be losing billions of dollars as a state because of a growing childcare issue, according to a new report from Ready Nation Texas, a bipartisan nonprofit.
An October Vision Zero report found state crash reports undercounted the prevalence in drug and alcohol use in Austin traffic fatality victims compared to toxicology analyses from the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office.
In July, the Travis County District Attorney's Office sent a letter to the Forensic Science Department expressing concerns of "potential significant violations," primarily centered around material the forensic science department has “previously improperly withheld.”
Following a recent report by Forbes where Texas was ranked as the top state in the nation for “worst drivers,” the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) and AAA Texas launched a statewide “Survive the Drive” auto safety campaign.
The study authors pointed out that increased managerial support can improve well-being.
Members of BYU Alumni have organized "Cougs Care" pregame tailgates at away games, coordinating with local nonprofit organizations and community leaders to fundraise and collect food, books, toys and other essential goods.
September brought another round of health inspections, with Austin Public Health (APH) checking conditions at 515 locations.
Texas House lawmakers are expected to debate late into the night Wednesday as the lower chamber considers a series of hotly contested bills, mostly related to border security.
The Austin City Council will consider purchasing the former Salvation Army Downtown Center at the Nov. 9 city council meeting to continue providing “critical” homeless services in the area, according to a memo.
Austin Police are searching for a man in connection with a theft at a north Austin jewelry store.
In August, the University of Texas announced a new pilot program to improve campus safety and keep the area clean.
Austinites will have plenty of opportunity to spread some festive cheer and support local vendors this holiday season with the return of the 23rd annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar.
In the Lone Star State, college football isn't just a sport; it's a way of life. Texas boasts a proud football tradition with universities investing huge sums to build and maintain competitive teams.
The Austin Independent School District said six area campuses were deemed safe and "Secure" statuses were lifted following a "swatting exercise," or criminal act that involves reporting a false crime to elicit a police response.
This weekend marks a busy one for downtown Austin, with the Austin Film Festival running from Thursday through Nov. 2, the Viva la Vida Fest and Parade on Saturday and the Texas Longhorns facing off Saturday afternoon against Brigham Young University.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday a Waco man faces a murder charge after a 29-year-old died in the Wells Branch area earlier this week.
The state will continue to bring witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos.
A conversation happened Wednesday morning with investigative reporter Kelly Wiley and KXAN Live anchor Will DuPree to break down one of this week’s top stories.
SXSW takes place March 8 through March 16, 2024 in Austin.
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration will visit two Georgetown Independent School District Elementary schools by helicopter on Wednesday to bring an anti-drug message to students, the district said.
Austin Police said Tuesday they are looking for the driver who hit a bicyclist in East Austin on Oct. 7 and then drove off.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in southeast Austin on Tuesday, Senior Patrol Officer Demetri Hobbs said during an APD media briefing posted to the agency's social media.
After Texas outlawed nearly all abortions after the end of Roe v. Wade, some conservative local governments want to go further -- banning their residents from traveling to obtain an abortion anywhere.
The HOME Initiative would make it legal to build up to 3 homes on a property, tiny homes also would be allowed on properties.
Tuesday, Williamson County began sending out property tax statements adjusted to show the impact of the state's proposed $18 billion property tax cuts for home and business owners.
