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 ...

An approaching primary election was a factor in Thursday’s Supreme Court decision to set aside a lower court’s ruling that ...

If you want a full-on leaf-peeping trip, some of the best color in the state comes from three parks that show up again and again on national foliage lists: Austin was on track for one of its driest ...

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, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace ...

The court ruled in favor of the map, which could flip five Democratically held seats in Congress to Republican control.

Candidates have until Monday to file to run in the primary election. Many have been waiting for the legal battle to play out before doing so.