It's getting merrier at the Texas State Capitol!🎄On Tuesday, crews installed a Christmas tree in the Texas House chamber.

A utility agreed to reimburse some Austin homeowners after they spent tens of thousands of dollars to make repairs to sewer equipment.

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Oak Springs Elementary School is facing possible closure amid Austin ISD's consolidation plan, with a final board vote set for Thursday. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/education/schools/oak-springs-elementary-school-aisd-consolidation-plan-closures/269-f8144ef7-22d0-436c-a968-5fd4dcc012d2 

Political maneuvering is underway following a panel of federal judges' ruling to block Texas from using its new U.S. House map in the 2026 midterms.

Austin police are warning about a higher amount of cell phone pickpocketing thefts along 6th Street. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-police-rising-cell-phone-thefts-pickpockets-downtown/269-342e9dcb-6c1f-4ff5-9366-0d207a01b4e1 

The bike bus program at Cedar Park Elementary School gives students a unique way to commute to their classrooms. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/bike-bus-trend-austin-kids-school-safety/269-1f5203cd-c6cf-4b80-b6e2-698aec8b5cba 

A nonprofit with Austin roots is helping bring clean water to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

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A Hays County 911 dispatcher is being hailed a hero for staying calm during a harrowing early‑morning emergency that helped save a man’s life.

An Austin mother is seeking accountability after a viral video showed her 14-year-old son allegedly being threatened while fishing.

Read more: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-mother-viral-video-shows-14-year-old-son-threatened-fishing/269-11efbae5-3647-4076-8d81-3351916b9331 

As we work to raise money through the Honor Flight Austin Telethon, we've had the opportunity to catch up with some local veterans.

Vietnam veteran Steven Valdez told us about the Honor Flight he took with his wife, who is also a veteran.