Gov. Greg Abbott announced seven “emergency items” in his biannual “State of the State” address on Thursday, paving the way for the legislature to give early momentum to bills relating to his priorities. Analysis: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/watch-live-thursday-texas-gov-greg-abbotts-state-of-the-state-address/

KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes met up with a startup company during the MOVE Mobility Conference this week that is developing AI software that would help move emergency vehicles, buses and cars around cities more efficiently. READ MORE: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/is-artificial-intelligence-improving-traffic-in-austin/

Three people were injured after scaffolding collapsed in a neighborhood near Rollingwood Wednesday morning, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/3-injured-after-scaffolding-collapse-in-austin-neighborhood/

Rich Segal speaks with Chris Morris, Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Service Service, about a new forecasting tool that will provide better communication for river flooding forecasts.

A family experienced heartbreak after learning their mother passed away in a nursing home. However, the situation became worse after they learned the facility accidentally mistook their mother for her roommate and called to report the death to the wrong family. Kelly Wiley & Will DuPree talk to Avery Travis about what her investigation revealed on this situation. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/kxan-live/inside-the-investigations-family-calls-for-change-after-nursing-home-error/

The city’s Safe Routes to School program is hosting a walk from Twin Oaks Branch Library to Becker Elementary School.

Good morning, everyone! We have a recap of the top stories making headlines today. These include a homicide in south Austin, multiple people shot at Morgan State University, and Donald Trump is back in court this morning. Read more here: https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/police-investigating-homicide-in-south-austin-citys-50th-of-the-year/

The Austin Police Department is investigating the city’s 50th homicide of the year after a body was found in south Austin late Tuesday night. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/police-investigating-homicide-in-south-austin-citys-50th-of-the-year/

It's a hot topic for so many in the Austin market as they struggle with finding affordable housing. A report by Austin Board of Realtors compares the tradeoff of buying versus renting.

It’s pumpkin picking season, and several pumpkin patches and fall festivals are underway across the Austin area. Read more https://www.kxan.com/things-to-do/pumpkin-season-patches-fall-festivals-open-around-austin/

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- According to a new analysis by LinkedIn's Economic graph team, Austin comes in at No. 2 for recent business-formation growth.

New law could mean fewer parks, less services as Austin continue to grow

After another mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus, the City of Georgetown will spray for mosquitos Sunday and Monday evenings, the city and county health district said Tuesday.