Jeff Shapiro strolls his lakeside property along scenic Lake Austin, pointing out the ways he has fireproofed his limestone home. Within the 5-foot "home ignition zone," there's nothing that can burn ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- As Texas Republicans try to muscle a rare mid-decade redistricting bill through the Legislature to help Republicans gain seats in Congress -- at President Donald Trump's request -- ...

Austin voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected Proposition Q, which would have increased the city property tax rate by more than 20% – the largest hike in two decades. Unofficial results show that 63% ...

State Sen. Pete Flores, R-Pleasanton, looks over a redrawn U.S. congressional map during debate over a bill in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Eric Gay / AP ...