Abbott calls for ‘Chief State Prosecutor’; gets backing from Elon Musk
Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing the creation of a new "Chief State Prosecutor" to override certain decisions made by local prosecuting attorneys, citing two alleged cases from the X account "@AustinJustice" as proof the state needs the role.
Dining at Thompson Hotel Austin: Tierra’s Texas
From Fifth Street Diner to Arriba Abajo Rooftop Cantina, Tierra gets a look at the food offerings available at the hotel.
Longhorns wanting to snag Cam Coleman from A&M are missing one obvious thing
This one may come down to these two in-state rivals— and the Aggies should have the leg up.
Funding shortfall jeopardizes rent aid for Central Texas families as program extends fundraising efforts
AUSTIN, Texas — Funding shortages are threatening a rental assistance program for Central Texas families. Local nonprofit Foundation Communities, which focuses on affordable housing and support services, announced its Emergency Rent Assistance Program has exhausted its funds. The program, which aims to help families...
Austin rings in new year with downtown drone show, fireworks
Austin is set to welcome the new year with a complimentary evening filled with live music, food, and fireworks at Auditorium Shores. Thousands are anticipated to converge for the city’s annual New Year’s Eve festivities, culminating in a spectacular drone show and fireworks display at midnight. The celebrations...
Friday, January 2, 2026 – A Violent Start To 2026
New Year’s Eve Violence Mars Austin Area Celebrations. The Austin area rang in 2026 with tragedy as law enforcement responded to multiple violent incidents that left one person dead and five juveniles wounded during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Austin’s first homicide of the year occurred at approximately 1:30...
Cedar Park church expansion causes neighborhood tension
In Williamson County, a million-dollar church expansion is creating tension between homeowners and faith leaders. This week on Inside the Investigation, Investigative Reporter Taylor Alanis breakdowns why the neighborhood fears the church’s growth will hurt their property values.
Travis County firefighters battling three-story apartment fire
Travis County firefighters are working to extinguish a three-story apartment fire at the 14000 block of Renaissance Court, said Pflugerville Fire Department on Facebook.
Puppy love and weekend fun: Your first Good Party ATX events rundown of 2026!
As we kick off 2026, there's no better way to celebrate the first Friday of the year than with a delightful mix of events and adorable adoptable puppies from Happy Hearts Dog Rescue!. Our friend Sarah Wolf, founder of Good Party ATX, has shared her top picks for the weekend,...
Family in Christmas Eve fatal hit-and-run in Austin still seeks answers
AUSTIN - The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers. On Dec. 24, at about 8:14 p.m., police say a pedestrian was hit by a car on Slaughter Lane near Francia Trail. Family of the victim identified her as Arianna Williams, 35. "Even...

















