Austin

The days of students taking their cell phones to into class may soon be coming to an end. Lawmakers return to Austin in January when they will debate banning cell phones in public schools. 

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be among his legislative priorities for the upcoming session and has designated it SB2.

A student at Manor Senior High was stabbed by another student on Tuesday.

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump were in Texas at the same time on Friday. NBC 5’s David Goins reports Harris is in Houston for a star-studded rally, while Trump is campaigning in Austin.

Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both headed to Texas on Friday. The vice president will visit Houston, and the former president will visit Austin.

The road to the White House leads through Texas for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

We visit Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa to retreat and relax at one of the most sought-after golfing destinations in the U.S.

The next step in one of the most controversial death penalty cases in Texas history is playing out in Austin on Monday. Robert Roberson was convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2003 based on shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis many experts are now calling into question. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.

Lawmakers in Austin are looking to better protect child sex abuse victims by focusing on non-disclosure agreements in settlements. Victims told lawmakers that NDAs were created to protect businesses and not to cover up crimes against children.

Support skilled artisans from around the world through ethically sourced goods from Ten Thousand Villages.

We check out Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden in Austin.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is leaving for a civilian role in Austin. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards reports many city leaders in Austin were just as suprised by the news as folks in Dallas.

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia was hired to reduce crime, restore community confidence and increase diversity within the department. NBC 5 Senior Investigative reporter Scott Friedman has a closer look at the chief’s impact.

Less than six months after agreeing to an extension to stay in Dallas through May 2027, Chief of Police Eddie Garcia is retiring from law enforcement.

Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls shares how they’re making the most decadent and delicious cinnamon rolls in the state.

We continue our Austin adventures with Lost Valley hat bar! They’re creating and curating items that bring joy and hold purpose.

Uber will dispatch robotaxis, built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo, beginning next year in Austin and Atlanta.

Make your next family mealtime more fun, colorful and exciting with Austin Baby Co.

We continue our Austin adventures by meeting the baker behind Hayley Cakes and Cookies.

New Origin Shop in Austin talks why they’re curating products that are made with love.