Record amount of fentanyl seized during traffic stop in Mission, Gov. Abbott says
During the traffic stop, authorities found five tape-wrapped bundles containing a white powdery substance, a news release from Abbott stated.
During the traffic stop, authorities found five tape-wrapped bundles containing a white powdery substance, a news release from Abbott stated.
A Hays County contractor was arrested and charged with felony theft this week.
The U.S. Drought Monitor for Texas showed very little relief Thursday despite recent rainfall, including severe storms Sunday. Nearly 80% of Texas was in drought – ranging from abnormally dry to exceptional drought in the latest report. At a statewide level, it was a slight improvement from the week before with fewer areas being in severe and moderate drought.
Two police officers who were involved in a fatal shooting in north Austin last summer were cleared by a Travis County special grand jury this week.
This week, Matthew McConaughey opened up about the experience on an episode of Kelly Ripa's podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera."
Since the Texas Department of Public Safety started patrolling in Austin, there have been "significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service."
The document was not used during his trial, but they point to evidence the State intends to introduce during the punishment phase.
KXAN asked Jeremy Sylestine, a former Travis County District Attorney's Office prosecutor-turned-defense attorney, for insight.
Advocates were at the Texas Capitol Thursday to push state senators to pass the CROWN Act.
The theme for this year’s BMHW is ‘Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!’, and Kelenne Blake, Executive Director, Black Mamas ATX said she could think of no better way to celebrate
Win two tickets to see the Tuesday, May 9, 8 p.m. production of “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Bass Concert Hall.
According to an announcement from ATCEMS, the Stop the Bleed classes train potential bystanders or survivors to help others in mass casualty events before first responders arrive.
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) -- The city of Georgetown is a day away from one of the biggest festivals in its history at San Gabriel Park. The two-day Two Step Inn festival will feature acts like Tyler Childers, Wynonna Judd, and T-Pain. If you live in Georgetown, or plan on visiting for the country music, here's [...]
According to the announcement from the governor's office, the awards honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders and members of federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
An installation of "coir logs" on the shore of Lake Austin are showing positive results. A recent visit to the pilot project revealed that erosion in the area has slowed significantly as plant life flourishes in the formerly sandy area.
A crossing guard for the Leander ISD was taken to the hospital after being hit by a trailer Thursday afternoon, according to Leander Police.
After 10 years of MotoGP races in Austin COTA's chairman Bobby Epstein reflected on the past decade.
With each state governing safety and emissions inspections individually, here's a status update on all of the vehicle inspections you need to know about while living in Texas.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department held a media briefing Thursday after it confirmed a homicide in southeast Austin on Twitter. At approximately 8:15 p.m., 911 dispatch received multiple calls about a disturbance and possibly a dead person in the 10900 block of Michelson Drive, APD public information officer Michael Bullock said during the [...]
A man was convicted of murder April 4 and sentenced to serve 20 years in state prison.
A $12 billion proposal aimed at giving property tax relief to Texas homeowners and businesses cleared a major hurdle Thursday in the Texas House, setting up a showdown with the Senate over their warring tax-cut packages.
In May, voters will decide on a $522 million school bond that would bring two new elementary schools and additions to several existing campuses.
In an effort to find ways to reduce trash in Austin waterways, the Watershed Protection Department proposed looking into banning all polystyrene, or Styrofoam, products from Austin facilities and evaluating the possibility In an effort to find ways to reduce trash in Austin waterways, the Watershed Protection Department proposed looking into banning all polystyrene, or Styrofoam, products from Austin facilities and evaluating the possibility of p In an effort to find ways to reduce trash in Austin waterways... Читать дальше...
After nearly a decades-long moratorium on artwork along the 10-mile trail that goes through Austin's downtown, the Austin City Council approved Thursday a plan to integrate art and culture into the area again.