Since 2019, accidental drug deaths have been rising in Texas, with the number tripling in Travis County.
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DA Drops Most Charges Against Austin Police Officers
The officers whose cases are being dismissed will be allowed to return to duty.
Texas Cities Again Lead Population Growth
Texas took four of the 10 top spots among the nation’s fastest-growing cities, with the Austin metro area overall seeing some of the most significant growth.
Texas Lawmaker wants Voters to decide on Legislators Raise
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, has proposed an amendment to the state constitution to raise legislator pay and tie it to teachers’ pay, saying it would give lawmakers a living wage and allow a broader range of Texans to serve.
Austin’s City Manager Fired
Spencer Cronk, who headed the city since 2018, fell out of favor with council members after communication failures that mirrored problems from the 2021 winter storm.
Some Austin Homes may not get Electricity Back for Another Week
Nearly 95% of the city has electricity after last week’s winter storm.
Bullock Museum Acquires Bobbie Nelson's Grand Piano
Nelson (1931 - 2022) was a life-long musician whose talent has been credited with elevating her younger brother, Willie Nelson's, numerous hits.
Police Officers Charged with Aggravated Assault
Defense attorneys for eight of 19 indicted APD officers say they were following orders when they used force against 2020 protesters.
Austin Struggling to Find Places for the Homeless
After weeks of educating people about the ban that voters approved in May, police are allowed to start arresting violators this week as the city tries to find more housing.
Paxton Appointments Judd Stone as New Solicitor General
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the departure of Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins and the appointment of Judd Stone.
Ken Paxton Sues After Austin Bans on-site Dining for New Year’s Weekend
AG Paxton filed a petition for temporary injunction and a temporary restraining order in Travis County District Court targeting orders made by Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown.
AG Paxton Sues City of Austin for Imposing Unlawful Shutdown Orders
The city and county orders violate Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-32.
Texas AG Leads in Lawsuit Against Google
Lawsuit against Google for multiple violations of federal and state laws including anticompetitive conduct, exclusionary practices and deceptive misrepresentations.
New Email Scam is Asking Recipients to Validate TDLR licensees
The email appears to come from TDLR but has a return email address that does not belong to the agency.
Austin Mayor Deliver Stay-Home Message While Vacationing in Mexico
Austin Mayor Steve Adler's delivery of a stay-home message from a vacation spot in Mexico isn't just embarrassing. Mistakes like that one make it harder to lead.
It's the latest proposal from the governor to punish the capital city for its August decision to trim its police budget by a third.
Construction Begins on New State Hospital
There will be ten, 24-bed units, that each have therapy rooms, classrooms, exercise rooms, an arts and crafts room, and other therapy spaces.