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Uvalde CISD plans to demolish Robb Elementary, but according to interim superintendent Gary Patterson, the building is still being used by investigators.

Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary School shooting resigns

Chief Daniel Rodriguez was taking pre-scheduled vacation time in Phoenix during the Robb Elementary School shooting on May 24, 2022.

People sit at their desks with multiple screens in front of them and larger screens on the wall ahead of them. Central Texas is under a winter weather advisory, a wind chill advisory and a hard freeze warning. This extended period of bitterly cold weather has the state's grid official urging conservation on Monday morning.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity Monday morning amid continued freezing weather

Texas grid operators say reserve energy could be in short supply on the Texas grid as frigid weather drives up demand.

The scene of a double-homicide in Southwest Austin's Circle C neighborhood on Dec. 6, 2023. Shane James was later charged with capital murder after a string of shootings in Austin and San Antonio.

Suspect accused of shooting spree in Austin, San Antonio ruled unfit to stand trial

Shane James allegedly killed his parents in San Antonio, then went on a shooting spree in Austin that left four dead. He was involuntarily committed to a state facility.

A blue single-family home with white trim and a little green yard.

Austin proposes new rules for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the changes before the council votes on them later this year.

Advocates In Austin Rally Against Proposed Cuts To Federal Housing Funds

Dozens of activists and affordable housing residents gathered on the steps of City Hall on Saturday to speak against proposed cuts to the Department of…

A person at the top of a staircase near a sign that says "Vote Aqui Here"

Early Voting Has Begun. Here's Everything Hays County Voters Need To Know.

Lee esta historia en español. Hays County has about 150,000 registered voters who could participate in the 2020 general election. In addition to voting on…

The U.S. Capitol is seen earlier this week during ceremonies in honor of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who suffered fatal injuries during the Jan. 6 attack on the building.

U.S. Judge Grants Accused Rioter's Request To Vacation In Mexico

Jenny Cudd is accused of two misdemeanors: entering a restricted building or grounds, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. She told the court she had already paid for the work-related trip.

Austin ISD Considers Relocating LASA Magnet School as Part of Facility Master Plan Update

Austin ISD is considering a possible relocation of its best school, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA), as it determines the future of its…

A man surveys damage caused by the earthquakes and tsunami in Palu, central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Saturday. Hundreds of people were killed.

At Least 384 Killed, Hundreds Injured After Earthquake And Tsunami Hit Indonesia

People had gathered for a beach festival when a tsunami hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Thousands of buildings collapsed, Indonesian officials said.

City Council Adopts $3.5 Billion 2015 Budget

This story comes to us from our city hall reporting partner, the Austin Monitor.City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2015 budget and tax rate Tuesday,…

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