A study by Texas State University finds that the number of dry springs in Texas has nearly tripled in the last 50 years due to overpumping and increased population.

Governor Abbott announced Eastman Chemical's $1.2 billion investment in a new Texas facility, expected to create 200 jobs and highlighting the state's favorable business environment.

Austin's Project Connect light rail system, starting construction in 2027 and aiming to complete by 2033, estimates costs of $7.1 billion. The project seeks federal funding and is engaging in community workshops and environmental impact assessments.

Austin's Oak Hill Elementary, open since 1974 with an open-concept design, gets walls and renovations for security and learning, funded by a $2.44 billion voter-approved bond.

Austin's denning season from March to November leads to increased urban coyote sightings; residents are advised to not feed them and report encounters.

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.