The Austin City Council has reduced public speaking time at meetings to two minutes per agenda item, defying court recommendations for a three-minute allowance.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is committed to securing the state's border, highlighting over 512,300 immigrant apprehensions and significant drug seizures, including fentanyl, as part of Operation Lone Star.

Police in Georgetown apprehended a burglary suspect with K9 help after a foot chase, causing a temporary shelter-in-place alert for Quail Valley residents.

Lockhart, Texas may see a vote on marijuana decriminalization after advocates collect more than enough signatures to potentially get the initiative on the November ballot.

ACC celebrated the graduation of 86 women from vocational programs at Lockhart Correctional Facility to improve their employment prospects post-release.

UT Austin and Texas Athletics will host a free celebration on June 30 for the Longhorns' entry into the SEC, featuring live music, games, and fireworks.

Austin is forecasted to experience a 50% chance of thunderstorms tonight with potential heavy rains and high winds, with the uncertainty on the storm's exact timing. Weather risks continue into Friday, but conditions may improve starting Sunday.

A Travis County home was struck by lightning and caught fire late Tuesday night with no reported casualties; crews battled the fire throughout the night.

Round Rock Police are investigating after a 20-year-old woman was found dead at Meadow Lake Park, with suicide being a possible cause. The community is reminded of the 9-8-8 suicide lifeline.

The report reveals Austin's freelancers, mainly in tech, contributed nearly $4 billion to the city's economy, with creatives and technical professionals earning significantly above national averages.

Senator Ted Cruz visited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to discuss the new FAA Reauthorization Act aiming to enhance aviation safety by adding safety inspectors, introducing collision-avoidance tech, and hiring more traffic controllers.

Vinyl Beauty Bar in Austin has relocated to East Cesar Chavez Street, offering a unique salon experience with integrated cocktail bar, music stage, a record shop, and community events.

Austin police fatally shot a man who was stabbing a woman. The incident happened at the San Paloma Apartments and resulted in life-threatening injuries for the woman. The officer involved is on administrative duty.