Developed by Judge Evelyn McLean, the program helps first-time offenders avoid getting more citations for driving-related offenses.
Hilda Ramirez, living in a local church to avoid being deported, joined others in sanctuary suing over immmigration officials' retalitation.
The Texas Capitol took on the look of a fortress amid fears of potentially violent protests by those upset with the presidential election.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it has dispatched more officers and resources to the Capitol ahead of more pro-Trump protests.
All municipal offices will close on Monday in observance of the holiday, and some city services will be rescheduled.
The Texas delegation voted in a straight-ticket manner on a move to impeach Trump, with all Democrats voting yes, all Republicans voting no.
A small but vocal group of demonstrators gathered on the north steps of the state seat of government to decry the outcome of the election.
Operators of the 67 venues sought relief under the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund established by the Austin City Council.
Applications are now open for builders seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits to spur construction of affordable housing.
Even after pro-Trump rioters lay siege to the Capitol, several Texas members of Congress were unswayed in opposing some state tallies.
In the wake of a U.S. Capitol insurrection, Texas congressional members are among those calling for punitive action against the president.
Lawmakers condemned Trump supporters' rioting in the nation's capital while some marked themselves safe via Twitter.
As chaos broke in Washington D.C. over the presidential election outcome, a decidedly more peaceful protest took place in Austin.
Among the areas of oversight for the position are homelessness, key elements of the city’s COVID-19 response and parks and open spaces.
The Wednesday event will be a virtual version in adherence to physical distancing guidelines to thwart spread of the coronavirus.
Two lower courts had sided with Austin-Travis County in allowing for shortened restaurant hours to help thward the spread of coronavirus.
The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for low-interest loans for those affected by COVID-19 until Dec. 31.
Texas AG Ken Paxton vows to appeal after a jurist sides with Austin-Travis County order to limit eatery hours to thwart illness spread.
Attorney General Ken Paxton made good on an earlier threat to sue the city and county the day before the local order was to take effect.
While city offices will be mostly closed for the New Year's holiday, some will operate with modified hours. Read below for service hours.
Many city functions and offices — including most municipal parks — will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Read the full list below.
Regulators accuse Christopher Koozekanani of illegally marketing 'secured' partnership interests issued by Prime Liquidators.
At a time when other capitol buildings remain closed in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the state hub of government will reopen soon.
Pfizer said they have millions of doses but have not received shipping instructions from the government about next week's allotments.
Jimmy Flannigan lost his seat on District 6 after a single term to Mackenzie Kelly while Alison Alter successfully fended off a challenger.
Austin, Travis County and the health authority implemented bolstered orders effective until early next year to help thwart illness spread.
The typically routine electors' vote has been spotlighted this year amid evidence-free claims of election fraud by Trump and his supporters.
The municipal hub was illuminated Saturday night in solidarity with cities across the world commemorating the Paris Climate Agreement.
In its decision, the Supreme Court said Texas doesn't have a say in how states including Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia run their elections
GOP Chairman Allen West suggests a union of 'law-abiding states' after the court rejects a suit seeking to overturn the election.
Cerca de 23,000 residentes de bajos ingresos pronto serán elegibles para recibir asistencia financiera para pagar sus facturas de agua.
City council members on Thursday approved the Austin Water Multifamily Customer Assistance Program Discount for low-income residents.
A $5 million fund was created to stave off the corrosive economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the entertainment industry.
City Manager Spencer Cronk released a summary of the capital city's most notable achievements in 2020 amid the challenges of a pandemic.
The suit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court alleges officials in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia "ignored election laws."
Replacing the retired Elaine Hart, Van Eenoo has spent 8 of his 11 years with the city as deputy chief financial officer, officials said.
The Texas capital city joins Minneapolis as among the nation's big cities with the lowest level of evictions thanks to council action.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has alloted more than 1.4 million doses of vaccines for statewide distribution.
After asking residents to stay home toward blunting illness spread, Adler reportedly flew to Cabo San Lucas with guests on a private jet.
The attorney general joined 45 counterparts across the U.S. in probing a breach that exposed data of some 40 million consumers nationwide.