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Luke Armstrong, Lance Armstrong's Son, Accused of Sexual Assault
The 21-year-old son of the disgraced former cyclist has been charged with sexual assault of a child in Austin, Texas.
Texas Mayor Applauds Court Decision Allowing Mask Mandate to Remain
A district judge set a trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Austin and Travis County leaders to overturn the mask mandate on March 26.
Texas Attorney General, Looking at How to 'Stop' Austin's Mask Mandate
"The state-wide mask mandate is lifted today. Yet once again, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown are trying to figure out how they can buck state law and resist Governor Greg Abbott," Paxton tweeted.
Austin, Texas, Keeping Mask Mandate Despite Gov. Abbott's Order
The city said Abbott's decision was "wrong" amid the news about spreading virus variants and concerns about spring break.
Hard Freeze Warning in Texas Following Record Low Temperatures
More than 1,000 Texas public water systems and 177 of the state's 254 counties have reported weather-related operational disruptions, which impacted more than 14 million people.
Flight Cancellation Update: Austin, Dallas, Houston Airports Ground Flights
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closed the airport on Monday and won't reopen until Tuesday.
Two Dead After Hostage Situation Sparks SWAT Standoff in Austin
Police spent six hours responding and negotiating with a suspect who had reportedly taken hostages in a doctor's office in Austin, Texas.
Texas Gov Suggests City's Restaurants Disregard Overnight Dine-in Ban
"The Governor's statewide executive order allows food establishments to be open for in-person dining on New Years Eve," Greg Abbott tweeted.
Another Mysterious Monolith Appears, This Time in Houston
Following the discovery of a monolith in the Utah desert in November, the structures have been popping up all around the world.
Texas AG Sues Over New Year's Restrictions as State's Hospitalizations Peak
Officials in Austin and Travis County issued restrictions on restaurants and bars for the holiday weekend, but the state attorney general said they are not allowed.
Russian Hackers Breached Texas City in October: Report
The group believed to be responsible is different from the group that officials believe to be behind the SolarWinds cyberattack.
TX Teacher Battling COVID Bashes Austin Mayor for Mexican Beach Vacation
Miranda Erlanson, a 27-year-old teacher with Austin's Independent School District, said she was disappointed in Mayor Steve Adler's leadership following his vacation, reported KVUE.
Every Mayor, Governor Accused of Breaking COVID Restrictions—and Why
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins a long list of leading politicians to have allegedly broken their own rules. Here's the rundown.
Austin Mayor Told Residents to 'Stay Home' While Vacationing in Mexico
The mayor attended a 20-person outdoor wedding in Austin and vacationed in Mexico with seven people, despite his city's recommendation against social gatherings of 10 or more.
Austin Billboard Warns 'Enter At Your Own Risk!' After Police Defunded
Governor Greg Abbott is one of those who has expressed support for the protest billboards put up by the Texas Municipal Police Association.
City of Austin Will Continue to Defund the Police Despite Governor's Threat
Austin Council Member Greg Casar said in a Tuesday statement that the city will continue to redistribute the city's police budget despite the governor's threat to freeze the city's property tax.
3 Police Officers Shot in Austin, Texas Suburb
The Cedar Park Police Department stated that it's a fluid situation, and that several law enforcement agencies were on the scene.
TX Doctors Say Police Use of Beanbag Munitions Caused Significant Injuries
"These findings highlight the fact that beanbag munitions can cause serious harm and are not appropriate for use in crowd control," the letter stated.
Texas AG Says Local Govts. Can't Override State Mandates To Delay Evictions
"While local officials do possess certain emergency powers...statewide eviction procedures far exceed the requirement that those powers be exercised 'on an appropriate local scale,'" the Texas attorney general wrote.
Texas Mayor Says Trump's 'Ambiguous' Message Is 'Dangerous'
"It makes me angry," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said.
Texas Mayor Says GOP Governor's Mixed Coronavirus Messaging Is 'Killing Us'
Governor Greg Abbott has urged Texans to wear masks but has said municipalities cannot require people to wear them.
'Bar Lives Matter' Protesters Descend on Texas Capitol to Oppose Closures
"No other businesses are being shut down," the protest organizers wrote. "From owners to bartenders, waitresses, entertainers... we will all take the hit."
Judge Asks Texas Governor to Rollback Reopening as Coronavirus Cases Spike
Austin, Texas area lawmakers urged Governor Greg Abbott to roll back reopenings ahead of the July 4 weekend.
Hundreds of Teenagers Potentially Exposed to Coronavirus at Texas Party
The Austin Public Health Board is urging the entire community to act as though they had been exposed to coronavirus.
Texas Coronavirus Testing Delays As Lab Uses Fax Machines to Send Results
Austin Public Health estimates it receives over 1,000 faxes a day reporting COVID-19 test results.
Student Justin Howell Critically Injured by Austin Police During Protests
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said the 20-year-old had been standing near police headquarters during a protest when he was hit by less-lethal munition.
Texas AG Says Some Local COVID-19 Restrictions Are 'Orwellian'
"Unfortunately, a few Texas counties and cities seem to have confused recommendations with requirements and have grossly exceeded state law to impose their own will on private citizens and businesses," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
Musicians React to SXSW Cancellation Over Coronavirus Concerns
Artists shared their thoughts and concerns about the Austin, Texas festival's cancellation on Twitter.
SXSW First Major U.S. Event Cancelled Over Coronavirus Concerns
Austin, Texas cancelled the famous music and entertainment festival South by Southwest for the first time in 34 years.
Rare Bright Pink Grasshopper Discovered in Texas Backyard
Pink grasshoppers rarely make it to adulthood as the coloring, caused by a condition called erythrism, makes them easy targets for predators.