A man was arrested in Williamson County following a traffic stop that yielded over 32 pounds of marijuana; his passenger was released without charges.

Lake Austin will have a ban on personal watercraft over Labor Day weekend to improve safety during increased holiday activity, allowing non-motorized vessels only.

United Airlines flight attendants in Austin rallied for better contract terms and voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike authorization amid ongoing labor negotiations.

Austin Fire Department rescued 20 people from a stalled elevator in downtown Austin with no injuries reported. They reminded citizens about elevator capacity limits.

Mercado Sin Nombre, a new cafe in East Austin, emphasizes coffee and masa, offering a unique menu that includes a "masa milk shorty" among other masa-based items.

A class-action lawsuit claims Austin is wrongly collecting taxes for its modified public transit project, Project Connect, alleging voters were misled about its scope.

The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee is exploring AI regulation amid concerns over privacy and misinformation, with an emphasis on protecting artists from AI fakes.

Texas AG Paxton secured a temporary stay on the "parole in place" immigration policy, with a federal court recognizing potentially substantial breaches of federal law by DHS.

Ego's karaoke bar in Austin managed to stay open despite plumbing issues and a demolition threat, while The Lost Well faces eviction and relies on crowdfunding for survival.

Mariah Carey's mother and sister passed away on the same day, as confirmed by the singer. The cause of death is undisclosed. Carey has had a complex relationship with both.

The Red Snapper season in federal waters closes on September 6, but Texas state waters remain open for red snapper fishing up to nine nautical miles offshore.

The University of Texas at Austin is hosting free tailgate concerts for football season, featuring Midland and West 22nd, along with food and drinks, starting August 31.

UT Austin focuses on student safety with increased patrols in West Campus amid the new semester, as the community addresses concerns from students and implements improved safety measures.