Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith resigned amid legislative scrutiny over the use of lottery couriers and after facing criticism for his knowledge of legal details in his role.

Atascosa County deputies helped special-needs children after their bus broke down, protecting them from cold on IH-37 and providing dinner at Wendy's.

Retired K9 officer Nemo from Williamson County has died at age 14.5 after serving eight years with the sheriff's office. He spent his retirement with his handler's family.

Austin experiences a stretch of calm weather with sunny days and mild temperatures, with a brief period of fog and a slight chance of showers forecasted for the weekend.

Texas lawmakers are questioning the Travis County DA's office after missed indictment deadlines led to murder suspects being released on minimal bonds.

Over 1,000 Texans protested at the Capitol for increased funding for public education, expressing fears that voucher bills could divert necessary funds from public schools.

The Department of Transportation approved a new deepwater port for oil exports off the Texas coast, expected to create 450 jobs and operational by 2027.

A traffic stop by Texas DPS led to a human smuggling bust and the arrest of a man sought for sexual assault in Laredo, Texas. Seven people were detained and referred to Border Patrol.

Austin is experiencing chilly weather with a possibility of freezing rain, and a slight chance of showers over the weekend, followed by sunshine and warmer temperatures in the upcoming week.

ERCOT anticipates a tight power supply in Texas due to cold temperatures but has not issued emergency conditions, with CEO Pablo Vegas expressing confidence in the grid's reliability.

A semi-truck and multiple vehicles collided on I-35 at Tech Ridge, temporarily closing southbound lanes. Seven people were involved, two were transported for minor injuries, and the cause is under investigation.

Fiesta Reclamada is a revamped 75-year city tradition in Austin, featuring local music, art, and activities for kids on May 4, free to the public at The Cathedral.

Armando Flores Aguilar, on Texas' Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List, was arrested in Houston with help from DPS and other agencies for charges including sexual assault of a child. Rewards for tips are offered by Texas Crime Stoppers.