Austin's "guaranteed income" program provides $1,000 monthly to families in need, aiding with rent and essentials, while the HOME initiative seeks to expand housing options, with 12 applications so far, mainly for additional living units.

A school bus from Hays CISD collided with a concrete truck in Buda, Texas, resulting in two deaths and emotional impact on the community. Classes were canceled for counseling.

Austin firefighters rescued pets from a fire on Boyle Dr. and handled two more incidents, including a BBQ-related alarm and a trash fire, in one evening.

A fatal rollover crash involving an unbelted Hays CISD school bus has sparked dialogue on seat belt safety, after resulting in two deaths and over 50 injuries.

A man was shot dead at a southeast Austin apartment complex; police detained a person of interest and are investigating the city's 14th homicide of the year.

Austin braces for inclement weather with showers, thunderstorms expected after dark, and gusts potentially reaching 30 mph. The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of precipitation tonight.

A Texan won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery, with no grand prize winner pushing the jackpot over $1 billion. The winning ticket was sold in Creedmor, Texas.

A man from Jonestown is charged with murder after a Leander teen's fatal fentanyl overdose. This marks the second case under new Texas law penalizing fatal drug distribution with murder.

Texas AG Ken Paxton may avoid a trial for his criminal charges by agreeing to community service and restitution as part of a potential deal being negotiated.

Anthony Scott pleaded guilty to the 2021 first-degree murder of Jose Rodriguez in North Austin and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 882 days credited.

Justin Dyer is named the new dean of the UT Austin School of Civic Leadership, set to develop the institution further.

Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly vehicle collision from last Sunday on Technology Boulevard, which left Braden Norman dead and others injured.

Texans face high credit card and auto loan default rates, with an average household debt over $9,200, influenced by inflation and higher interest rates.