Firefighters knocked down a building fire at the Bartholomew Park pool near Mueller; crews are searching for hot spots and nearby streets remain blocked.

Governor Abbott appoints Scott Charbonneau to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless, aiming to enhance the state's fight against homelessness.

The Texas-born 'poker chip' asphalt testing method has been adopted as a national standard, promising improved road durability by better assessing asphalt binder quality.

Jonathan Casarez-Perez pleaded guilty to mailbox theft, identity theft, and firearm possession, receiving a 54-month prison sentence and restitution order.

Governor Greg Abbott received the "Back the Blue" Award at a law enforcement banquet, acknowledging his support for Texas officers and his commitment to public safety.

Austin's weather will vary this week, with a mix of mild and near-freezing temperatures, including sunny and rainy days, as per the National Weather Service.

Houston-born Gyro Republic announced nine new Texas restaurants for 2026, with a heavy push into Austin and franchise opportunities on the table.

TxDOT has outlined an early $1.4B plan to overhaul 11 miles of SH 46 near New Braunfels — big changes are proposed, but construction isn’t funded yet.

The blue magazine bus that started in Houston now has a downtown Austin shop paired with Cielito Lindo coffee. Owners will hold a ribbon-cutting next Thursday.

Police say cellphone and vehicle data tied a man arrested in Manor to multiple church burglaries across the Austin area.

Records show Austin paid more than $37 million to settle nearly 80 APD-related lawsuits, drawing down its Liability Reserve Fund and raising policy questions.

Austin to have a sunny MLK Day with a high of 67°F, becoming cloudier towards evening. The rest of the week promises mild temperatures but an increased chance of showers, especially towards the weekend.

A viral photo in Jarrell that seemed to show a teacher with a student was labeled AI by the district; officials say they are investigating. Parents are urged not to share the image.