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Austin mayor proposes independent, 'system-wide' city audit ordinance
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson announced he intends to pursue an ordinance that forces the city to take a "system-wide" look at spending and efficiency, which he hopes to have...
$6k reward: Texas DPS searching for leads in 1992 Williamson County cold case
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it is seeking information related to a 1992 Williamson County murder. Source link
Get prepared for winter through an Austin emergency preparedness pop-up
As the colder months get closer, officials with Austin Emergency Management want to make sure you're prepared for temperature drops. Source link
Snow on Christmas in Austin? It's happened before
Dreaming of a "White Christmas" in Austin? It's not unthinkable. Source link
Austin Public Health warns of uptick in foodborne illness reports
Austin Public Health has seen an increase in cases of salmonella and norovirus across central Texas, and the CDC recommends following a four-step process to ensure food safety: clean,...
Fireball caught on dashcam over Central Texas Tuesday night
A fireball is created when a meteoroid, small rocky or icy space debris, burns up as a meteor when entering the earth’s atmosphere. Source link
Meet the candidates running to be the next U.S. Senator from Texas: Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton, the polarizing Texas Attorney General, is running against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas. Source link
Over $17M awarded to rural Texas fire departments
Grants totaling over $17 million were distributed to Texas volunteer fire departments this past Friday. Source link
AFD investigators say southeast Austin apartment fire set intentionally
The fire involved a three-story apartment that was under construction at 4605 S. Pleasant Valley Road. Source link
Crystal Falls Parkway shut down in Leander after 'significant' gas leak
Two blocks of Crystal Falls Parkway have been closed in Leander after police said there was a "significant gas leak" in the area. Source link
Eight Texas Longhorns make All-SEC team
Year two in the Southeastern Conference didn't go as planned for the Longhorns. Texas finished the regular season 9-3 and miss the College Football Playoffs for the first time...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to increase the homestead exemption in Texas — again
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a plan Tuesday to increase the homestead exemption in the next state legislative session and provide additional property tax cuts for Texans aged 55...