Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."
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The Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit will begin enforcing a ban on personal watercraft on Lake Austin at sunset Friday, July 3.
Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Chief Justice Judy Parker and Justice Laura Pratt to the Seventh Court of Appeals Wednesday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
America's World Cup team will win or go home Wednesday night. The highly anticipated knockout match is electrifying U.S. soccer fans. But the excitement on the
Since last years deadly July 4th flooding millions of dollars have been raised by Central Texas Community Foundation to help rebuild and support families across Central Texas.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dismissed evidence tampering cases against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Assistant W
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for new restrictions on where AI data centers can be built in Texas, focusing on rural areas and sites near neighborhoods as he argu
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing.”
Elgin Police have identified a person of interest involving a suspicious death case on Tuesday.
One year after the floods that devastated parts of Central Texas and the Hill Country and killed 139 people, lawmakers are preparing to take up more camp safety
Elgin police have identified the victim in a suspicious death investigation as Sonya Martinez Guerra, 55, and named a person of interest in the case.Elgin polic
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
Texas State University officially became a member of the Pac-12 Conference on Wednesday, marking a major milestone for the university after more than a decade in the Sun Belt Conference.
Austin Animal Services is asking the community to help give 175 sheltered dogs a safe space.
Four-star cornerback Brandon Sherrard announced his verbal commitment to Texas via X on Tuesday. Sherrard became the sixth defensive four-star prospect Steve Sarkisian has landed in the 2027 recruiting class.
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — New photos of Gracie the giraffe have been released.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
Jacob Donald Johns was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Why no pfireworks this year? The city said that it "chose not to sponsor a fireworks show this year so resources could be focused on the priority services our community relies on every day."
The Wednesday event, which was held at the Manor Community Center, was one of several "Paws to the Polls" mock elections planned ahead of the November election as Get Out The Vote efforts.
There's another flying insect to watch out for.
A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.
A coach has been arrested in Elgin on a felony child sex assault charge, says the Elgin Police Department.
An Elgin High School coach was arrested Wednesday on a warrant alleging aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Elgin Police Department.Officers
Good Systems is an interdisciplinary team at UT Austin that investigates ethical AI use.
A Williamson County jury sentenced a 41-year-old Pflugerville man to 18 years in prison after convicting him of indecency with a child. He must also register as a sex offender for life.
It wasn't immediately clear how they were able to get up there.
June 2026 was hotter and wetter than normal.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
A Pflugerville man will spend the next 18 years behind bars after being found guilty of Indecency with a Child.The investigation began in October 2023 when a 9-
Fireworks are a normal Fourth of July tradition for many families, but even the smallest of fireworks can cause serious injuries if something goes wrong.
The couple who climbed on top of the Empire State Building are known “rooftoppers," Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
A family gathering in Austin's Colony turned deadly last weekend after an argument escalated into gunfire, according to an arrest affidavit.Michael Scott Crawfo
A Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for four separate cases involving the sexual abuse of two children.Police began their investigation in Septem
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
The Austin Fire Department was on the scene of a building fire in south Austin Wednesday morning.
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