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Community members packed a public hearing to learn more about a proposed expansion of MoPac South, with many raising concerns about potential environmental impacts. cbsaustin.com/news/local/mop…

Commissioners unanimously approved the change after hearing from a parade of speakers who largely asked them to do the opposite because of worries that it will hamper the state’s economy and burden immigrants trying to make an honest living. cbsaustin.com/news/local/tex…

Austinites learned more about an expansion project of South Mopac tonight. While the goal is to ease traffic, many are worried about the environmental impact.

As Congress debates whether to approve billions more in funding tied to the war in Iran, a wonky but powerful Senate rule is back in the spotlight: reconciliation. cbsaustin.com/news/nation-wo…

The city of Austin has launched its first Kiva Hub, a program offering crowdfunded microloans and business coaching to entrepreneurs who have struggled to access traditional financing. cbsaustin.com/news/local/aus…

#NOW: Crews are working to remove an 18-wheeler that became stuck under a bridge along Interstate 35 in Central Austin Tuesday evening. cbsaustin.com/news/local/18-…

The Williamson County Commissioners Court hosted a workshop on Tuesday to discuss confusion and frustration among voters over primary voting locations earlier this month. cbsaustin.com/news/local/fia…

As the war involving Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, drivers in Austin are seeing gas prices climb sharply, with experts warning relief may not come quickly. cbsaustin.com/news/local/oil…

A mistrial was declared during jury selection in the Daniel Perry deadly conduct case, and now there's new information about what happened. cbsaustin.com/news/local/new…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed to more than a dozen airports across the U.S. as security lines stretch for hours, driven by Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages after weeks without pay. cbsaustin.com/news/nation-wo…

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), said Tuesday that it would be essentially impossible to pass the SAVE Act through reconciliation. cbsaustin.com/news/nation-wo…

#NEW: Austin marked a milestone for one of its most iconic local restaurants. Mayor Kirk Watson visited the Waterloo Ice House at 360 & 2222 to officially proclaim March 24, 2026, as “Waterloo Ice House Day,” honoring the restaurant’s 50 years in the city. cbsaustin.com/news/local/aus…

Two people were injured in a helicopter crash Tuesday morning in Kendall County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). cbsaustin.com/news/local/two…

A student at Anderson High School was found with a loaded gun on campus Tuesday morning, according to a letter sent to families. cbsaustin.com/news/local/stu…

Law enforcement orgs call for change in DA's office after allegations of hidden evidence Story: cbsaustin.com/news/local/law…

The White House posted a video Monday of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers handing out water to travelers at airports. cbsaustin.com/news/nation-wo…

@cbsaustin WilCo Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo describes receiving death threats following the primary after misinformation circulated on social media. On moving forward: “I look forward to a collaborative process that puts the interest of the Williamson Co. voters first.”

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is in attendance. Chatting with Steve Sarkisian here. #HookEm

Matthew Caldwell throwing to Michael Taaffe #HookEm

@cbsaustin WilCo Dem Chair Kim Gilby is speaking now. “I will do my best to have a better working relationship with Chair Evans.” She also says she feels badly about her role in staffing issues at Democratic voting sites.