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Women’s day rally attracts thousands

Joseph Sweeney March 9, 2025

  Thousands gathered at the Texas Capitol’s south lawn Saturday, protesting President Donald Trump’s administration on international women’s day. The Travis County Democratic Party,...

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham shake hands after signing a friendship agreement between the two cities at Austin City Hall Friday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Austin, UK city sign agreement, announce UT partnership

Justin Doud March 7, 2025

UT Austin is greatly expanding its partnership with the University of Manchester, Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, England, announced Friday at Austin City Hall. The partnership is...

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Measles case reported in Austin

Justin Doud March 1, 2025

Austin Public Health confirmed the city’s first case of measles since 2019 at a press conference Friday — the latest in a statewide outbreak that has left one dead and nearly 20 hospitalized. The...

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Wonderspaces hosts gallery benefiting homeless, at-risk communities

Joseph Sweeney February 26, 2025

https://youtu.be/uUJv39vcYWA?si=csPC8Rb_Ja_iY1cv The above video first aired on Texas News PrimeTime Monday, Feb. 24 and was produced by Joseph Sweeney. When Layle Murray is having a rough day, there’s...

Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) holds the speaker's gavel while performing his first administrative act as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, Jan. 14. Burrows was elected by House members in a runoff vote against Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield). Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas House committee assignments announced

Justin Doud February 14, 2025

Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) holds the speaker's gavel while performing his first administrative act as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday, Jan. 14. Burrows was elected by House...

Students march from Littlefield Fountain through campus before turning toward the Texas Capitol to protest mass deportations Saturday morning. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Hundreds march against mass deportations

Justin Doud and Areebah Bharmal February 9, 2025

By Justin Doud and Areebah Bharmal Two separate demonstrations at the Texas Capitol Saturday drew hundreds protesting mass deportations.  The first demonstration at 10 a.m. was...

ICE conducts immigration operations in Austin

ICE conducts immigration operations in Austin

Justin Doud January 27, 2025

Federal agencies conducted immigration related “targeted enforcement actions” in Austin Sunday, a Drug Enforcement Agency spokesperson said in a statement. The DEA’s Houston division assisted the...

One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s trails in early January. The park offers miles of recreational trails at a variety of difficulty levels, including a path to the famed summit with 360 degree views of the Hill Country. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Enchanted Rock park more than doubles in size

Justin Doud January 23, 2025

One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s trails in early January. The park offers miles of recreational trails at a variety of difficulty levels, including a path to the famed summit with 360 degree...

Gov. Greg Abbott delivers the oath of office to Col. Freeman Martin, swearing him in as the Department of Public Safety's 14th director on Dec. 2. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to assume the command and has been with the department for over 30 years. Justin Doud/TSTV News

New DPS director sworn in by Gov. Abbott

Justin Doud December 6, 2024

The Texas Department of Public Safety has a new director after Gov. Greg Abbott swore in Freeman Martin as the department’s 14th colonel Monday. Martin served in various capacities with DPS for...

An early voting sign advertises the nearby Texas Union polling place as students walk by on Guadalupe Street. Early voting in Travis County was held from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.
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Travis County early voting: by the numbers

Justin Doud November 5, 2024

Travis County saw a decrease in 2024 early voting turnout compared to the 2020 presidential election, according to data released by the Travis County Clerk’s Office. The decrease comes as Travis County...

Ricardo Garay and other community health workers, as well as other health professionals, meet at Batch Craft Beer & Kolache's for a social gathering on Oct. 4. Medha Sarin/TSTV News

Central Health to launch new training program for community health workers

Medha Sarin October 25, 2024

Ricardo Garay and other community health workers, as well as other health professionals, meet at Batch Craft Beer & Kolache's for a social gathering on Oct. 4. Medha Sarin/TSTV News To address...

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Campus voter guide: What you need to know to cast your ballot

Areebah Bharmal October 25, 2024

Lines at the Texas Union usually end with fried chicken and fortune cookies, but for the next week, they also lead to something else: ballot boxes. Early voting kicked off at the Union and across the...

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