Austin ISD's proposal to consolidate Dobie Middle School with Lamar Middle School sparked parental concern over overcrowding, transparency, and the well-being of students.

A miniature horse named Spice was found wandering in a Leander, TX subdivision, taken in overnight by locals, and the police seek to reunite him with his owners.

El Paso business owner Edward La Puma sentenced to 18 months for tax evasion, with an order to repay $383,551.

Texas is close to establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as Senate Bill 14 awaits Governor Abbott's signature after passing through the legislature.

Authorities recovered the body of missing swimmer Angel Savarin from Lake Austin, near Emma Long Metro Park, after a search that began with reports of a potential drowning.

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 22 to allocate $2.5 billion over a decade to the state's film and TV industry, aiming to increase local production and economic return.

Austin's weather forecast includes a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and sunny spells, with high humidity and gusty winds. The NWS predicts variable precipitation chances and temperatures for the coming week.

Lockhart volleyball coach Aaron Aguilar was arrested on child sexual performance charges, with further investigation and possible additional charges pending.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of mixed weather for Austin, with showers and thunderstorms likely, and temperatures peaking around 90°F. Winds could reach up to 32 mph.

Authorities are investigating two deaths in a Pflugerville home, ensuring no public threat exists, with details pending as the investigation continues.

A crash on SH 71 near Bee Cave injured multiple people, with four hospitalized, three ejected from a vehicle, and two refusing treatment. Westbound lanes were closed for investigation and cleanup.

Austin residents are urged to prepare for severe weather, including flash flooding and tornadoes, with tips and resources provided by local authorities such as Austin HSEM.

Leander Police declared a report of a girl being enticed into a vehicle as unfounded after investigation. They continue to seek information on a separate incident. Nearby areas face their own abduction concerns.