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Housing advocates, builders and real estate experts agree that the state simply isn’t building enough homes to keep up with its booming population and economic growth.

Attendees of Joe Rogan's new Comedy Mothership shows in Austin, Texas, shared whether they think the anti-woke venue is good for the state of stand-up comedy.

García entered the mayor's race as a frontrunner but staggered to a fourth-place finish in the first round of voting.

The Equipment Room, now open in the basement of the Hotel Magdalena, is a Japanese-style listening bar designed for serious audiophiles.

Recruiting, mostly. But also trying to see New Order.

Former 49ers, Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu joins Chiefs

After calling for a federal investigation into the intervention on Houston ISD, Lee said she's hoping to hear from the Department of Education.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have spoken to their Russian counterparts about the destruction of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian fighter jets.

San Antonio workforce development organization greater:SATX is officially partnering with Austin economic development group Opportunity Austin to promote legislative priorities designed to further bolster commercial growth and job creation in their areas and across Texas.

The City of Austin Animal Advisory Commission unanimously agreed to hire a full-time bat biologist to provide expertise on ways to manage growing bat populations.

NASA's Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare phase of a star in the constellation Sagittarius on the cusp of dying.

The Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare and fleeting phase of a star on the cusp of death. NASA released the picture Tuesday at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas. The observation was among the first made by Webb following its launch in late 2021.

Secretary Granholm is being pressured to explain her controversial comment that the U.S. can "learn" from what China is doing on climate change.

Lawmakers will decide whether to keep protections that shielded tenants from eviction — or to ban them.

A shooting at a Texas hookah lounge killed two high school students and wounded three others. A teen was arrested in connection with the shooting.

Police say a 19-year-old has been arrested in a January shooting at a hookah lounge in Austin, Texas, that left two high school students dead and three other people seriously injured.

Ke Huy Quan’s comeback story from childhood star of ’80s flicks to win a best supporting actor Oscar, coupled with Michelle Yeoh’s historic win as the first Asian best actress winner ever had viewers of Asian descent shedding happy tears — and grinning.

HISD bus drivers, custodians, and food service workers are headed to Austin Monday to voice their concerns about the incoming state takeover.

Musk plans to build a new town for his Texas workers just east of Austin in Bastrop County.

Podcaster and comic Joe Rogan opened up his own comedy club in Austin, Texas to fight cancel culture. Fox News Digital interviewed attendees.

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

Robert Rodriguez is set to premiere his upcoming Texas film "Hypnotic," this Sunday, March 11, as a work-in-progress screening.

Plus, a man stole tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo and creepy-looking snapper eels turned up near Port Bolivar.

The bill that would target "puppy mill" sales in Texas pet stores died in the 2021 legislative session. So the bill author is trying again.

Proponents of affordable housing united with a common goal in Austin on Tuesday urging legislators to consider dedicating millions of federal funds on a problem that could have a long-term impact.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that the products can release harmful magnets when the closure systems degrade or fail

The latest bills filed in Austin would return management of elections to elected officials, but only in counties with populations greater than a million.

Texas State University will host the 2023 Innovation Lab, an interactive event showcasing student- and faculty-run technology projects, on Sunday, March 12, during the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Denise Austin looked toned in a recent photo she shared on her Instagram while standing among wildflowers in a blue bikini top with black bicycle shorts.

The bill would require courts to send mental health information to the government agency that does criminal background checks for gun purchasers.

The U.S. defense secretary says America’s defense partnership with Egypt is an “essential pillar” of Washington’s commitment to the Middle East

The state's strict abortion law is argued to be a "health care crisis," with doctors fearing felony charges for necessary obstetric care.

The new facility is about 200 miles south of Tesla's headquarters in Austin, where property records show Tesla bought at least 1,600 acres last month.

City leaders advised visitors and residents to plan for disruptions during spring festival season.

Tickets for Broadway in Austin’s performances of “Hairspray” are on sale now through Texas Performing Arts. The new North American tour will play at Bass Concert Hall June 13 - 18 as part of the Broadway in Austin 2022-2023 season.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Features San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A Texas man will serve 23 years in prison after being convicted of shooting the new boyfriend of a woman who left him after she caught him cheating on her.

Homicides were down in the US in 2022 and continue to fall in the biggest cities. The cause of the spike is still being determined.

Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.

Strong winds with rain this afternoon

Russia was preparing an invasion of NATO countries, including the Baltic states, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said in an interview with Voice of America on March 2.

Officials say a Lufthansa flight that experienced “significant turbulence” was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport and seven people on board were taken to area hospitals.

The storm is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and potential flash flooding or tornadoes to North and Central Texas on March 2.

Why has the governor lasered in on teenagers doing donuts and causing a ruckus in the capital city?

Priority bills by the leader of a legislative chamber are generally fast-tracked through the lawmaking process.

Family members of victims killed in the Uvalde school shooting have confronted Texas’ police chief in an emotional end to a day of protests at the state Capitol over gun laws.

Street takeover spurs governor’s action Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] Opinions San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Up to 77 Austin Police Department officers could retire by the end of March when the current contract with the city expires, potentially exacerbating an ongoing staffing crisis.

From 3D knitting to clean beauty, these panel discussions, keynote speeches, and day-long activations address current topics for the fashion-conscious.

Embroidery artist Jane Reichle creates miniature works of art inspired by iconic Nudie suits, on view in Austin through March 30.

City of Alamo staff and officials made a trip to Austin last week to meet with state legislators. According to a news release, Alamo City Manager Bobby Salinas, Assistant City Manager Alexandra Rangel, Commissioner Okie Salinas and Commissioner JR Garza joined a delegation of over 100 Rio Grande Valley local officials for RGV Day at the state capitol. “Infrastructure was also top of mind for city officials,” the release stated. “As the City of Alamo has grown, so has the need for improvements to several key roadways within the city. 196 recognizing February 22, 2023, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.

Austin Retired Officers Association President Dennis Farris joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the lack of support from city officials is triggering a mass officer exodus.

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The director of Austin's Civil Rights Office reportedly submitted her resignation this week, several months after multiple city employees filed complaints against her.

Police in Austin, Texas, told Fox News Digital that the city's already slim police force is set lose at least 40 more officers in response to the city's handling of a new contract.

Former Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. should step up support for Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion with calls for faster military aid that put him out of step with some of his likely 2024 presidential rivals.

Sports betting legislation is awaiting action in both the Texas House and Senate. The Republican governor said he is not standing in the way of such measures.

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

For Weslaco, drainage, infrastructure and transportation top those needs. By Wednesday, Weslaco had already had sit-downs with the Texas Water Development Board, the Department of Transportation and the General Land Office, Suarez said. Weslaco is funding the project via a 70/30 split of loans and grants from the agency, the mayor explained. TWDB funding is key to accomplishing the project, Suarez said. Ultimately, the city of Weslaco’s legislative goals dovetail with more regional priorities — something which makes an event like RGV Days so important.

The Lone Star State's governor announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday he is launching a task force in an effort to stop dangerous street takeovers across Texas.

Elon Musk announced during a joint press conference with California Gov. Gavin Newsom that Tesla would be returning its global engineering headquarters to California, two years after a dramatic exit that saw the electric car company leave the Golden State for a facility in Austin, Texas.

The package of bills by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst was given fast-track status by Gov. Greg Abbott for the 2023 legislative session.

I left homogenized Austin for the Texas Gulf Coast—and felt right at home amid the Speedo-wearing bikers and chicken feet–fed alligators.

The Philippines is in talks with the United States as well as Australia on future joint patrols in the South China Sea, where China's increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters are causing concern, top defense officials in the three nations said Wednesday. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called his Philippine counterpart, Carlito Galvez Jr., to reiterate Washington’s support and commitment to help defend its oldest treaty ally in Asia after a Chinese coast guard aimed a military-grade laser at a Philippine patrol vessel near a disputed shoal.

Texas lawmakers and a federal judge say attorneys in the case against the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services should not hire lobbyists using funds won in court.

H-E-B has opened a two-story on the lakeside in Austin this week, becoming the first multilevel store in that city.

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.

Community organizations and individuals helped many Texans weather this month’s ice storm. Extreme weather heightens demand for their help — but it can also stress their resources.

Spencer Cronk, city manager since 2018, fell out of favor after the recent ice storm disrupted power for days.

Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Stephanie Muth told lawmakers Friday the agency will require a different set of skills from its employees as it changes how foster children’s cases are managed.

Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence at the Texas State Capitol.

Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024 after Big 12 officials cleared the way for the storied programs to exit their league a year earlier than planned.

Activists who work with unhoused people noted improvements in the city’s planning and coordination, but said shelters were difficult to reach for some and couldn’t accommodate families with children.

As newly elected Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and a City Council with an array of fresh faces review their first major crisis, the city’s top officials once again find themselves trying to figure out why the city botched its response to a significant weather event.

Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.

The future of Austin’s top city executive plunged into jeopardy Monday as outrage boiled over power outages that have left thousands of people without electricity in the Texas capital for nearly a week and are likely to drag on for days longer.

Austin City Council members will evaluate Spencer Cronk’s employment during their Thursday meeting. Cronk was hired in 2017.

Nearly 95% of the city has electricity after last week’s winter storm. But Austin Energy says the remaining outages are the most complex and time-consuming.

While families search for warmth, light and distractions, line workers race to restore normal life.

Abbott declared disaster in seven Texas counties hard hit by this week’s winter storm. Austin has been the epicenter of a power crisis as tens of thousands wait for electricity to be restored.

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with University of Texas at Austin professor Michael Webber and environment reporter Erin Douglas about the state’s widespread power outages.

Despite worries of a national recession, Texas’ robust labor force and strong energy sector could help it fare relatively well in a potential 2023 slowdown.

The city originally said it would restore all power by 6 p.m. Friday. But more than 65,000 customers are still without electricity Saturday afternoon.

Friends in North Austin removed downed trees from neighbors’ roofs, while closer to the city core, volunteers rushed to meet the immediate needs of people without homes — those most severely impacted by the freezing temperatures.

Experts say local governments should prioritize extreme weather preparedness. Cost can be a deterring factor.

Severe weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.

Magen Fieramusca wiped away tears in a Travis County courtroom Thursday after a state district court judge sentenced her to 55 years in prison for the 2019 murder of Austin mother Heidi Broussard.

Officials say a second high school student has died following a shooting over the weekend at a hookah lounge in Austin, Texas, that also left three other people injured.

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

As tens of thousands of households and businesses face a third day in the dark, Austin leaders say they will improve emergency communications. But residents and critics have little patience for bungled warnings.

The mayor of the capital of Texas is acknowledging the frustration of residents shivering for more than a day without power during a winter storm.

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are helping host the event at the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa.

Close to 325,000 electricity customers statewide lacked power Thursday evening. Austin’s main power provider said it can no longer promise full restoration by 6 p.m. Friday.

The United States and the Philippines have announced plans to expand America's military presence in the Southeast Asian nation, with access to four more bases as they seek to deter China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to receive a briefing and hold news conference in Austin as winter weather conditions impact parts of Texas

Winter weather has brought ice to a wide swath of the United States, causing the cancellation of more than 1,700 flights nationwide, snarling highway traffic in Arkansas and seriously injuring two law officers in Texas.

Authorities say a high school student was killed and four others were injured when a person opened fire over the weekend at a hookah lounge in Austin, Texas.

Abbott lauded the efforts of the anti-abortion movement after a landmark year for opponents of the procedure.

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