Life-Threatening Heart Attack Leaves Teacher With $108,951 Bill
An insured Texas teacher, 44, faces a "balance bill" of almost twice his annual salary from an out-of-network hospital's treatment of his sudden heart attack.
Austin, Texas
Democrats Eye Texas District After Decades Of Solid Republican Control
Texas' 21st Congressional District has been solidly in Republican hands for decades, but an incumbent's retirement is sparking talk on the ground of a possible close race in a wave year.
Many Electronic Voting Machines Are Insecure. One County Is Trying To Fix That
Most electronic voting machines don't create a paper trail but voting officials in Austin are trying to marry the convenience of electronic machines with a paper trail that can be audited.
#ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. Cities Race To Keep Up With Small Vehicle Shares
Cities like San Francisco and Austin are struggling to regulate a flood of new transportation options, from electric scooters to dock-less bikes. Residents are angry over sidewalk and safety concerns.
Terrifying Bombings Leave Cracks In Austin's Facade Of Cool
The string of attacks on the weirdness-loving Texas capital served to confirm that Austin rapidly has grown past the small town it once was, and surfaced memories of past dark incidents and attitudes.
Mark Anthony Conditt: What We Know About The Austin Bomber
With a bombing spree seemingly over, interest now turns to the chief suspect in the attacks that struck fear and anxiety into thousands of people.
Austin Bombing Suspect, Identified As Mark Anthony Conditt, Died In Standoff
The dead suspect is Mark Anthony Conditt, a federal law enforcement source has confirmed to member station KUT. As Austin SWAT officers approached, Conditt detonated a bomb in his car.
With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies
The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.
Austin, Texas, Police: 1 Dead, 4 Injured After Downtown Shooting
A deadly shooting in Austin on Saturday left four victims wounded, and one dead. Authorities are searching for a male suspect.
There's A 'Jeb Can Fix It' Website. Jeb Bush Doesn't Own It
Jimmy Flannigan ran for city council in Austin in 2014, with the slogan "Flannigan Can Fix It." When he heard about Jeb Bush's new campaign slogan, he got mad.