A cyber 'card draining' scam targeting gift card purchasers is highlighted, with experts advising caution and secure purchasing methods to avoid tampering or loss of funds.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills strengthening border security and imposing harsher penalties for human smuggling in response to illegal immigration and Biden administration policies.

Gov. Abbott appoints Aaron Kinsey as the new chair of the Texas State Board of Education, succeeding Dr. Keven Ellis. Kinsey, an Air Force veteran and business leader, will serve until 2025.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which adds holidays and aligns spring break with local college schedules, after a community vote.

Chisholm Trail Road in Round Rock has reopened following construction delays, providing a newly improved Heritage Trail West with pedestrian infrastructure.

Austin Police are actively searching for missing 47-year-old Kathryn Annette Gragg, whose car and belongings were found on US Highway 183. There is no perceived threat to the public, and any information should be reported to APD.

Murray's Tavern, channeling New York City vibes, has opened in East Austin, offering nostalgic drinks and a modern-rustic ambiance that is capturing the attention of online influencers and critics, despite its pricier menu.

One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in Sunset Valley, with one individual requiring CPR and later gaining a pulse thanks to medics on scene.

An online petition is gaining support to honor the late Austin musician Nathan Olivarez with a permanent photo display at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for a busy holiday season, advising travelers to plan ahead and arrive early to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic smoothly. They also offer tips for parking and navigating TSA screening.

A Texas woman, after a fatal fetal diagnosis, had to leave the state for an abortion due to stringent local laws, highlighting the state's healthcare restrictions and her subsequent legal challenge.

The Texas Lottery introduces a prize offering winners a trip to the edge of space with the "Space Perspective Cash Adventure," achievable through a second-chance drawing of losing scratch-off tickets.

Governor Greg Abbott and hundreds of attendees honored fallen soldiers at the Texas State Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day, placing 3,300 wreaths on graves.