Austin welcomes 33 local youths into its Youth Climate Equity Council, aimed at addressing the city's climate challenges and implementing sustainable solutions.

Jeremy Sylestine announced his run against Travis County DA José Garza, who's facing a lawsuit challenging his policies on marijuana and abortion offenses.

Three individuals were arrested in Austin for their involvement in a "street takeover" event, facing charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.

"Texas Monthly" names Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "Bum Steer of the Year," critiquing his rise to power, influence on state politics, and controversial defense of Attorney General Paxton.

The Texas Supreme Court blocked a lower court order that would have permitted a Dallas woman to have an abortion, despite a diagnosis of trisomy 18 in the fetus.

Austin's Downtown Austin Community Court was selected as a partner in the Criminal Justice Mental Health Learning Site Program due to its approach to behavioral health in the justice system.

Austin FC and Q2 Holdings awarded $150K in grants to three Austin nonprofits dedicated to improving health, mentoring children, and supporting local musicians.

Nearly one-third of Texans speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish being the predominant second language, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data.

Equity Action has sued Austin for not implementing voter-approved police oversight reforms, naming city officials as defendants for withholding disciplinary records.

A North Austin strip center caught fire, leading to Austin Fire Department's response with no reported injuries and ongoing efforts to contain the spread. Traffic disruption is expected in the area.

The first case of chronic wasting disease in a free-ranging deer has been confirmed in Coleman County, Texas, prompting TPWD to encourage voluntary testing of harvested deer.

One person died early Saturday in a crash involving a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler on North I-35 in north Austin, causing significant traffic delays.

A Texas man was sentenced to 78 months for using Snapchat to obtain child pornography from minors. He had coerced two victims into sending over 200 explicit images and videos.