Amarillo, Texas opens emergency shelters amid severe winds, urging residents to stay off roads and postponing city services like trash collection. Officials prepared for the weather but face greater than expected power outages.

A former high school trainer got a 7-year sentence for having child porn; students observed and reported him, leading to his arrest under Project Safe Childhood.

A Texas man received a 17-year federal sentence for leading a meth smuggling operation from Mexico to the U.S. through Del Rio. His accomplices also received prison terms.

Austin's weather forecast includes fair conditions, with a high of 81°F and winds up to 21 mph. A chance of showers tonight, and patchy blowing dust on Saturday. Clear skies are expected into Sunday and the following week, with moderate temperatures.

A fatal collision involving a sedan and pickup truck occurred on FM 969 Road in Austin, causing the death of Trynadei Kristen Thomas-Bailey and marking the city's 13th fatal crash of 2025.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted an indefinite stay of execution to David Leonard Wood, convicted of six murders in 1987, just days before his lethal injection date.

Austin High School mourns the loss of beloved math teacher and golf coach Jackson Bauer, a figure known for his positive impact and infectious smile. His death's cause is undisclosed, and the school offers counseling to students.

Matthew McConaughey premiered "The Rivals of Amziah King" at SXSW, receiving a rare standing ovation and starring as a honey farmer/musician. The film is his first in six years.

Two men were killed and a woman critically injured in a shooting in a Pflugerville home. Police suspect a domestic dispute and are investigating; there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features live music and SXSW pop-up shops with local merchandise, enhancing the travel experience to reflect Austin's cultural scene.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of nearly perfect weather for Austin with sunny skies and rising temperatures, reaching highs close to 90 degrees. Winds will be mild to gusty.

Texas DPS increases road patrols for Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day to ensure safety and sobriety on the roads from March 8-17, with efforts such as Operation CARE.

Former Llano County librarian Suzette Baker settled her wrongful termination lawsuit over her refusal to remove books on race and LGBTQ+ themes from the library.