Bettie Cross

The REAL ID deadline is just weeks away. On May 7th, the federal government will finally start enforcing REAL ID requirements at U.S. airports. (Photo: Bettie Cross)

Child abuse is a growing problem in Austin and Travis County. On Tuesday, local leaders raised awareness about how to better protect children.

The 26th annual UMLAUF Garden Party is an enchanting evening that amplifies community programs and creates a better space for the Austin community. 30 of Austin

A second measles case has Austin and Travis County leaders updating the local health threat and asking people to get vaccinated. Statewide, there are now 646 re

Austin Public Health is losing $15 million dollars to federal grant cuts. This week, the City of Austin is working to reassign 21 temporary and permanent health

Austin police are releasing new information on Wednesday regarding the ongoing investigation of alleged experiments on human corpses at an Austin mortuary. The

Construction of a new bridge over Lady Bird Lake is halfway to completion. The eastern end of Austin’s most popular hike and bike trail is getting a $25-million

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is closer than ever to achieving his goal of toughening Texas bail laws. For years, Texas republicans have struggled to amend the sta

Austin ISD is looking to hire dozens of experienced teachers with proven track records in the classroom to help turn around three under-performing schools. The

"Exceptionally dangerous" is how high this week's temperatures could climb. The early onset of July and August-like temperatures means people’s bodies have not