The Duderstadt Fire in Gillespie County, now 90% contained, previously prompted evacuations and road closures but residents can return, and the nearby Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. A disaster declaration and Red Flag Warning are in place.

Austin HSEM to host an emergency preparedness event at Windsor Park Library on March 19, offering education, supplies, and free kits to the first 25 guests.

A man is charged with murder after a fatal road rage shooting in Austin, with the victim's sister mourning the tragic loss and the accused's violent past being scrutinized.

Texas Senator Bryan Hughes proposes Senate Bill 31 to clarify medical exemptions for abortions, aiming to prevent tragic outcomes and provide legal protection for physicians.

The article discusses the return of "Hamilton" to Bass Concert Hall and a special digital lottery for $10 tickets, with 40 available for each performance.

Glass panels fell from an under-construction building in downtown Austin, causing street closures and an emergency response. The cause is under investigation; no injuries reported.

Residents in West Odessa, Texas, face environmental hazards from nearby oil and gas activities including water pollution and exposure to dangerous toxins.

Texas lawmakers are considering the FURRIES Act, to ban "non-human behaviors" in schools to focus on academics, with controversy over its impact on self-expression and marginalized communities.

The NTSB is investigating an I-35 crash near North Austin, involving an 18-wheeler, resulting in 5 deaths and 11 injuries. The truck driver is charged, and the community has rallied with blood donations. The NTSB aims to prevent future incidents.

Texas had 914 pedestrian and bicyclist traffic deaths in 2023, a rise from previous years. A campaign called "Be Safe. Drive Smart." promotes road sharing and safety awareness.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Austin following a car crash with a victim found unconscious, exhibiting trauma unrelated to the incident.

A fire in East Austin, fanned by wind, displaced 32 residents and killed several pets, while injuring a firefighter. The blaze started from a BBQ pit.

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.