Anti-coal groups protest Commission on Environmental Quality
The commission approved a wastewater discharge permit and expansion for the Dos Republicas coal mine near Eagle Pass, Texas.
New York ad attempts to poach business from Texas
The ad campaign highlights New York’s history of welcoming diverse people. It calls out conservatives across the country, including Texas, p…
Statewide summit preps Texas for local transmission of Zika
Hundreds of local and state health leaders gathered in a Texas border town Wednesday to plan for Zika virus.
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Homeowners urged to protect houses against wildfires
As drier than normal conditions continue, people are urged to make preparations to protect their homes from future wildfires.
Texas inmates for air conditioning in prisons
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) says only 30 of the 109 prison units are fully air conditioned.
Attempted kidnapping reported in Brushy Creek neighborhood
Two 10-year-old girls say they were in their neighborhood when two men approached them, telling them to come look at the dog in their car.
Man who drowned in Lake Travis identified
David Sherman Anderson, 55, of San Antonio, was reported missing Monday morning.
Taser responds to body cam concerns after Baton Rouge case
A TASER spokesperson responded to the possibility of a body camera being dislodged, following a controversial case in Baton Rouge, LA this w…
Man dies in crash on Hwy 290, traffic diverted
A man died in a crash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 290 East near Harris Branch Parkway.
Plane wreckage removed from Lake Travis
A bi-plane with three souls onboard crash landed into Lake Travis over the busy holiday weekend.
Northbound I-35 in Round Rock re-opened after crash
The five-vehicle crash involves a dump truck.
Wanted man found with 29 credit cards, credit card programmer
He was wanted for credit card abuse and device fraud from Brazos County to Springfield, Missouri.
Rescuers help man with heat-related illness in SW Austin
According to Austin/Travis County EMS, the person is now awake.
UT students will hold vigil for Iraq bombing victims
The candlelight vigil will be held by the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, a group of 23 students visiting UT Austin from Iraq.
Austin motorcyclist killed in I-35 crash identified
The Austinite was believed to be wearing a motorcycle half helmet during the crash.
APD: 155 DWI arrests during ‘No Refusal’
More than 100 people were arrested during the Fourth of July holiday festivities.
Texas hopes to keep Monarch butterflies off endangered list
Deforestation in butterfly breeding grounds has dramatically hurt the numbers.
Rising number of Texas foster kids left without homes
Shortage of foster care families leading to a growing number of children living in state office buildings.
City addresses worst traffic signals in Austin
Study finds drivers not satisfied with the timing of Austin traffic signals.
Family, dogs safely escape Georgetown house fire
Firefighters responded to the home on Caladium Drive near County Road 152 and put out the fire in around 30 minutes.
AFD urged to make greenbelt safer after deadly year
After the three recent drowning deaths along Barton Creek, commissioners asked Austin’s Fire Department brass whether enough is being done t…
Firefighters worry drought conditions could soon return
The fire danger highlights the need for Central Texans to take steps now.
Four East Austin Parks considered for smaller music festival venues
The task force is listing the Walter E. Long Park, Onion Creek Metropolitan Park, Bolm Road Park and John Trevino Park as possible spaces fo…
