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At least one pilot in the area confirmed the troubled plane's locator emergency device had emitted a distress signal AP A plane that crashed near Austin, killing all five people onboard , was seen flying “erratically” before the tragic crash. The aircraft, a Cessna 421C, went down around 11 pm on Thursday in Wimberley, a city located about 40 miles (65 kilometres) southwest of Austin...

WIMBERLEY, Texas — Five people are dead after a small plane crashed late Thursday night near Round Rock Road in Wimberley. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told KVUE Friday morning that a Cessna 421C plane crashed at around 11:03 p.m. Thursday in a wooded area near Wimberley. The agency said the plane was destroyed in "a post-impact fire."

Texas Hemp Industry Awaits Critical Court Ruling as Injunction Hearing Concludes. A multi-billion-dollar industry is holding its breath today as a Travis County District Court judge is expected to issue a decision that will determine the immediate future of smokable hemp products across Texas. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle is presiding...

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Police in Cedar Park arrested three men after a jugging call at a Wells Fargo bank led to a vehicle pursuit. Cedar Park police were called to the Wells Fargo around 11 a.m. on Thursday after reports came in of a possible "jugging" situation. Jugging...

Austin remains in drought, but a very wet April has replenished waterways crucial for drinking water, recreational activity, farming and manufacturing. Why it matters: Upriver areas, home to one of Central Texas' major reservoirs, are out of drought, making heavy water restrictions unlikely this summer. The latest: More rain is...

Both team looking to get a top 4 seed in next week's SEC Tournament

This weekend is for browsing in Austin, whether it's lists of award-winning beer and wine or a gigantic market with food by local chefs. As usual, we also have information on a few upcoming openings but you'll have to be patient. Openings and closings. Somewhat outside of our usual area...

In North Austin, there’s a grocery store that feels like a trip across the Atlantic—no passport required. Borderless European Market, or BEM as locals call it, packs shelves full of authentic Eastern European treats you simply can’t find at your regular H-E-B. Walking through the doors at 2121 W Parmer Lane feels like stepping into a cozy market somewhere between Warsaw...

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado is reminding residents that Saturday is the final opportunity to vote in the Joint General and Special Elections. More than 8,000 registered voters have already cast their ballots during the early voting period, either in-person or by mail. That turnout...

Texas might be famous for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the Lone Star State has quietly become home to some seriously impressive Italian cooking. From Austin to Dallas to Houston, talented chefs are serving up pasta, pizza, and regional Italian dishes that rival anything you’d find in major food cities. Whether you’re craving handmade noodles, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, or innovative takes on classic...