A house fire in eastern Travis County damaged two homes early Tuesday; Austin Fire Department extinguished the flames with no injuries and is investigating the cause.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit West Texas, centered near Ackerly, with no immediate reports of injuries. Its effects were felt as far as 322 miles away. The cause and potential human impacts like fracking are under scrutiny.

UT Austin will reduce automatic admissions from top 6% to top 5% of Texas high school students starting Fall 2026 due to increased applications and demands.

The Texas DPS stresses car seat safety during Child Passenger Safety Week, underlining the importance of proper use and installation to prevent child deaths in car accidents.

Jennifer Weaver is the first female Texas Game Warden to graduate from the FBI National Academy, as announced by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Danielle Ivy Dechert in Texas received a 40-year sentence for causing her 5-month-old's death by suffocation while under the influence and delaying medical aid.

The Austin Police Department has started a targeted traffic enforcement effort in Northwest Austin, focusing on Ranch Road 2222 to address aggressive driving and community safety concerns.

The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting on September 10, 2024, where a suspect was fatally shot during a break-in attempt.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested for a fatal shooting in Bastrop County, Texas. The incident, which resulted in Steven A. Smith's death, is under investigation with limited details due to juvenile privacy laws.

The TPWD anticipates a promising archery season for white-tailed deer in Texas, with good conditions leading to healthy deer and new regulations for CWD management.

An Austin poker game turned deadly, leading to the arrest of Martin Tovar for the shooting death of Steve Gonzalez. Witnesses deny Tovar's claim that Gonzalez was armed.

September's Harvest Moon will bring a full moon, partial lunar eclipse, and a supermoon on September 17, offering a visual display visible without special equipment.

A $2 million Powerball prize in Austin remains unclaimed, with the deadline approaching on October 7. The ticket was sold on April 10 at C Mart. Officials urge the winner to come forward.