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On Friday, Austin Public Health announced a new omicron subvariant has been reported in the Travis County area.

As Republican Alexandra Mealer challenges her loss in the November election for Harris County Judge, State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is pushing new election laws to address mistakes in that election he called "preposterous."

A Texas lawmaker is reintroducing a bill that would strengthen fire suppression systems at kennels after a 2021 tragedy at a Georgetown pet facility.

The Biden administration on Friday issued new guidance for incorporating greenhouse gas emissions into federal agencies’ environmental reviews, replacing Obama-era guidelines that had been withdrawn by the Trump administration. The guidance from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) follows a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule from April. It also updates the Obama-era [...]

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A judge sentenced “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member Jennifer Shah to 6 1/2 years in prison. Shah was convicted of defrauding thousands of people nationwide for nearly a decade in a telemarketing scam, many of whom were considered vulnerable or older. U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein announced the sentence [...]

AUSTIN (KXAN)-- Construction firms think 2023 will bring more projects like housing and transportation, but they say they need public funding to make sure it happens. "Contractors have high hopes for public funding in 2023 even as they expect to cope with continued supply chain challenges and workforce shortages," said Stephen Sandherr, chief executive officer [...]

In an affidavit filed in Travis County Thursday, Jonestown Police said a local restaurant owner was arrested Dec. 31 after attacking and striking a woman against her vehicle.

Newly-released passenger totals from November place the month in the sixth-busiest spot. Every month from March through November now appears in the list.

“There is absolutely an urgent need for blood donations. As we enter 2023 our entire community has been experiencing a drastic increase in the amount of blood transfusions needed for local patients,” said Nick Canedo, the Vice President of Community Engagement for We Are Blood.

The winter solstice may mark the shortest day of the year, but the latest sunrises and earliest sunsets of the year don't line up and fall on December 21st.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January.

According to organizers, Free Week started in 2003 at the original Emo’s at Sixth and Red River streets.

According to Harmony, Arizona and Texas stand far above the pack as the best places to raise a family in 2023.

Here are some of the most popular books, ebooks and audiobook titles checked out from the Austin Public Library.

The upcoming Texas legislative session will begin on Jan. 10, and election legislation will be a large priority. The Voting Rights Lab, a nonpartisan voting rights organization that tracks election policy, said there are a total of 75 bills already pre-filed for the upcoming session.

After the inauguration, council members will elect a new Mayor Pro Tem.

The museum is open on Wednesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The city said in a press release customers must contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 or email customercare@georgetown.org to have their name placed on a list to take part. You must have your name, address and utility account number.

According to a TxDOT announcement, the overpass starts at Briarwood Drive and lets drivers travel over Chisholm Trail and get to Interstate 35.

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Two people are being transported to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a tree in west Travis County Thursday night, according to a tweet from Austin-Travis County EMS. Just before 10 p.m., ATCEMS responded to the crash in 13200-133445 block of FM 2769 Road near Cedar Park. One person [...]

Overdose deaths continue to rise across the nation and many of the victims are teens, officials said during a public forum Thursday.

The University of Texas at Austin fired Chris Beard as its head men’s basketball coach, Texas Athletics Director Chris Del Conte announced Thursday.

On Thursday, Austin Police identified a woman that died as a result of injuries sustained in a Dec. 20 traffic crash in north Austin.

According to the City of Kyle, speed limit reductions along sections of Farm to Market 150 and Farm to Market 2770 were unanimously approved by the city council following the results of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) study.

Olivia Burke lived at the complex for two years. She was at work when her fiancé called several times in a row - which Burke says is uncharacteristic. She hurriedly called him back and learned their building was on fire - she rushed home to see billowing smoke and bright orange flames.