By the end of the month, the Austin Water Utility hopes to light 400 acres of land on fire in North Hays County. But to do that, it might need some extra help

Circuit of the Americas says it  will try to tap state money again in the future. Plus, the timeline for the track's completion is not November, but as early

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday offered a deal that would increase Hispanic representation in the Texas congressional delegation. But because all

The Formula One Austin construction is back on track for a Nov. 18, 2012, race day in Travis County. However, questions remain regarding the timeline between

Austin’s Charter Revision Committee holds its final meeting Thursday. The most controversial topic - changes to the city’s form of elections.

Austin Energy pitched a re-vamped rate plan to city officials Thursday. The utility now has a $77 million deficit and is seeking the first increase in its

A late-night cab ride will cost each passenger another dollar under the ordinance change approved by the Austin City Council.

A fourth-place Florida finish is not slowing down Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential campaign. Sticking to his strategy, he continues to focus on

Closing arguments in the fight over redrawing Texas’ political maps will start Tuesday in Washington, D.C. At issue – whether the GOP-drawn maps violate the

A wreck involving a Del Valle school bus sent 18 people to the hospital Friday morning, but all injuries appeared to be minor, officials said.

The Austin City Council could be on a collision course with anti-abortion groups. Their decision on Thursday over a controversial measure threatens to force

The Austin City Council is rethinking the city's land development appeals process Thursday. The future construction of a 1,000-seat outdoor ampitheater dubbed

An evening cab ride could cost passengers $1 more under an ordinance change that won preliminary approval at Thursday's Austin City Council meeting.

January tornadoes in the Austin Metro Area are a rarity. Wednesday morning's tornado was the first in five years. The National Weather Service is still working

A small town mortician aims to become a politician this election season. Glenn Addison of Magnolia is using his out-of-the-ordinary occupation to distinguish