The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Lobbying groups representing Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB), Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Google, and other tech companies filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court, Reuters reports. The groups looked to block a Texas law prohibiting sizeable social media platforms from banning users based on their political views. Also Read: Google, Facebook Restrict…

An analysis of readings from newly-installed air sensors across the city found portions of Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Irving Park and Avondale have the highest levels of particulate matter pollution — a known cause of serious health problems.

‘The audacity to write congratulations in the email’

Also, voters in Austin approved a ballot measure that would decriminalize marijuana.

A $34.99 marble bust from a thrift store likely belonged to Roman military leader – and it’s unknown how it ended up in Austin

Texans approved two statewide constitutional amendments reducing the property tax limit for school taxes on homesteads of the elderly and disabled and increasing the property tax exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for all households.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Friday the state bar plans to sue him for filing a lawsuit that challenged President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has infuriated immigration advocates and educators by suggesting Texas may challenge a longstanding U.S. Supreme Court decision that says states and localities can’t bar unauthorized immigrant children from attending public schools.

Jackalope Games will be based out of Austin, Texas and have “creative freedom and funding to create incredible new games” according to the press release.