The federal decision would unleash the city's power to push forward by awarding major contracts and using eminent domain to clear a path for the 9.8-mile system.

AUSTIN, Texas - Over 40 people have been displaced after a large apartment fire in North Austin . According to the Austin Fire Department, around 1:01 p.m., a fire was reported at an apartment complex in the 400 block of W. Anderson Lane, across the road from T.A. Brown Elementary School and east of the Austin Humane Society.

The cedar season has officially started in Central Texas. It’s a time to b extra aware of weather changes that can cause the cedar pollen to reach high numbers. —

A 20-year Friday Night Lights reunion is headed to Austin as the ATX TV Festival celebrates the iconic Texas-shot series with a cast panel and special award.

It was a festive night of fun and shopping in the Loop for a group of students from Chicago's Austin neighborhood. They made an evening field trip to the shops on State Street as part of a project called Christmas in the City. The By The Hand Club For Kids organizes the outing every year.

Houston Sheldon King (TX) posts 58-41 win against Austin Vandegrift (TX): Live updates, score of Texas UIL 6A Division II Saturday night semifinal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.

A suspect is in custody after opening fire outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, killing three people, including a child, authorities confirmed Monday afternoon. Police said that around 2:15 p.m. local time, officers responded to reports of a shooting ...