Texas liquor stores are seeing a 61-hour shutdown around New Year's Eve due to long-standing state laws, prompting a rush for Texans to buy spirits prior to the enforced dry spell.

Austin residents are excited as the Powerball jackpot reaches $760 million, with players hoping to win the second-largest prize this year by purchasing tickets at local hotspots.

Austin Police seek public help to find a suspect involved in a robbery at Pineapple XPress Smoke Shop; the male suspect is in his 20s or 30s with a distinctive appearance.

A cold front is bringing a chill to Austin, with temperatures expected to hit a low of 34 degrees tonight. Sunny weather is forecasted to return by the weekend with highs reaching the 70s.

Texas implements a new law targeting e-cigarette marketing strategies that appeal to minors, including the use of cartoons and images resembling food items, to combat teen vaping. Violators may face fines and penalties.

Austin, Texas experiences a spike in cedar pollen, causing high allergy symptoms among residents, with forecasts of continued discomfort due to persistent winds. Rain might offer temporary relief.

The Texas Longhorns and Washington Huskies prepare for a decisive Sugar Bowl clash that could lead to a spot in the College Football Playoff championship.

Retired Texas teachers are set to receive pension increases, with some conditions requiring voter approval. This change aims to offer financial relief after years without cost-of-living adjustments.

The crash occurred near Windy Hill Drive, near exits 215 to 217, resulting in the closure of all but one lane.

Mysterious booms have been reported across Central Texas, with the source remaining unexplained despite local investigations. Residents describe the sounds as intense and unsettling, with speculation suggesting tannerite might be involved.

Texas Governor Abbott sends over 120 immigrants by air to Chicago as part of his busing campaign to protest federal immigration policies, escalating his feud with Democrat-led cities.

A vehicle was swept off a roadway into an Austin creek, prompting rescues. Two people were saved without needing hospitalization; searches for additional victims were hindered by fast waters.

Christmas Eve in Austin started with rain and possible thunderstorms but is expected to clear with mild temperatures and strong northwest winds by nightfall.