The aurora borealis made a rare appearance in Central Texas, observed by locals and reported by CBS Austin and KVUE with tips for capturing it on camera.

Austin is finalizing the purchase of a new shared headquarters for police, fire, and EMS near Zilker Park to improve efficiency and conditions of agency facilities.

Austin police investigated a suspicious item at Austin-Bergstrom Airport; the terminal continued operating normally and an all-clear was given shortly after.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "One Pill Kills" campaign aiming to educate on fentanyl dangers has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since September 2023 and is funded through August 2025.

Texas lawmakers discuss the crisis of rising retail theft impacting businesses, with an estimated $5.9 billion loss in 2022 and calls for tougher laws.

The University of Texas at Austin received a $1.4 million donation from Love, Tito's to build an instrument for studying electron behavior in nanomaterials.

A home builder has joined Bee Cave's lawsuit to stop a controversial warehouse project, with residents worried about noise, light pollution, and traffic safety.

Casey Berryhill, a TxDOT equipment operator, has become an award-winning knifemaker with his business Berryhill Knifeworks, earning accolades for his craftsmanship.

The Texas DPS released a report on the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), aiming to assess its sustainability and accessibility, ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature session.

Texas Senate race sees Rep. Colin Allred outfundraise Sen. Ted Cruz with Allred raising more than $68.7 million to Cruz's $40 million for the campaign.

The Austin Police Department reported increased vigilance at the 2024 Fall Music Festival, with two arrests and responses to 225 calls, highlighting the importance of public safety.

Austin faces a hot weekend with temperatures in the mid-90s, bringing concerns of poor air quality and high pollen levels. A cold front next Tuesday should cool things down, though no rain is expected.

An apartment fire in Pflugerville displaced three residents but resulted in no injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.