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While Elon Musk's The Boring Company is moving ahead with projects in Central Texas, its drilling site in Bastrop County has drawn the ire of neighbors and is now being looked at by the state's environmental agency.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday he will be sued by the Texas State Bar Association over his lawsuit that challenged the 2020 presidential election results to the United States Supreme Court.

After being shot nearly five days ago in north Austin, a teen died from his injuries early Thursday morning. His death is being considered a homicide, the Austin Police Department said.

Austin FC will take on top Mexican side C.F. Pachuca at Q2 Stadium, the club announced Friday.

With temperatures expected to reach 98 degrees on Mother's Day, it might be best to ditch outdoor plans with mom for indoor activities.

Mark and Twinkle Schwend sent a photo Friday of what appeared to be a tired, dazed owl sitting on a pink towel. They said they found it hanging from plastic fencing surrounding their garden and then cut it free. They said in an email the owl remained there "hunkered down for about 20 minutes and flew off perfectly fine."

Tens of thousands of dollars will be donated to several local nonprofits in Travis County thanks to women who know the justice system well.

At least someone got their lawn mowed during an April 1 burglary in Port Arthur, Texas.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice saw significant turnover among correctional officers last year, according to a new report. Some say the staffing losses have created new challenges for remaining correctional officers.

Closing arguments are expected Friday in the trial of Dazrine Chagoya-Williams, the Kyle mom who allegedly murdered her nearly two-year-old son, Mason, in 2018.

“I would like for there to be more streetlights, I would like additional security. I feel like additional lighting in the area could make this area a little more secure for everyone,," said local business manager.

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) – Gov. Greg Abbott wants the federal government to cover the cost of educating undocumented students in Texas public schools. The Texas Tribune reports Abbott expanded Thursday on comments he made the day before on the San Antonio-based conservative radio program “The Joe Pags Show.” Abbott said he would revisit the 1982 U.S. [...]

Austin City Council approved a settlement in another lawsuit tied to the May 2020 protests during its Thursday meeting.

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Independent School District said it needs to do more to retain teachers. According to a Thursday night presentation to the board, AISD has a goal of retaining 90% of teachers at Title 1 schools by the 2025-26 school year. In 2021-22, the district retained 79.2%, a 3.7% drop from 2020-21. Title [...]

A Central Texas family is crediting their faith and doctors at Dell Children's Comprehensive Fetal Care Center for saving their newborn's life. The center is designed for moms whose babies have been diagnosed with a complex fetal or congenital condition. It offers immediate, specialized treatment and care after birth.

For people living paycheck to paycheck, relief may soon be on the way

Examples of harm reduction tools include clean syringes, accessible Narcan, medication-assisted treatment like methadone clinics and fentanyl testing strips.

A Democratic congressional race in South Texas is garnering national attention, as the Roe v. Wade leaked opinion shakes up a tight runoff election.

Austin students marched from the University of Texas at Austin campus to the Texas State Capitol Thursday afternoon in favor of abortion rights.

Strong to severe storms are moving through the Central Texas area Thursday afternoon.

Kroger Co. is one step closer to bringing its grocery delivery service to Austin.

Court documents state Christopher Cannon, 37, is charged with theft of property equal to or greater than $30,000.

Austin resident Laura Young unknowingly purchased a 2,000-year-old Roman bust for $35 at a local Goodwill.