Lago Vista High School was placed on lockdown with police responding to an incident; no active threat was reported. Details remain unclear as students are released and families await information.

Austin, Texas leaps to No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Places to Live" for 2024-2025, climbing from its previous rank of 40, and leading Texas cities in the list.

San Marcos plans a public hearing on June 4 to discuss the allocation of $1.4 million in CDBG funds for housing, services, and infrastructure, inviting public input.

Lake Austin will ban personal watercraft such as jet skis from sunset on May 24th to sunrise on May 28th to ensure safety during Memorial Day Weekend, while non-motorized watercraft are still allowed.

The Zilker Eagle mini train in Austin faces further delays due to clearance issues found during testing, with modifications being addressed for safety.

Texas doctor Dr. Willard James Davis, II has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board due to alleged impaired work conduct and inappropriate patient interactions.

Governor Greg Abbott requests federal disaster assistance for eight additional Texas counties affected by severe storms, following previous measures to aid recovery efforts amidst ongoing weather-related damage in the state.

Kyle, Texas, unsuccessfully attempted to break the world record for largest same-name gathering, drawing 706 people named Kyle, falling short of last year's 1,490 attendees.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in north Austin after a man was fatally shot late Friday night in the 9800 block of Copper Creek.

Austin is facing a heatwave with temperatures expected to hit the low to mid 90s, while humidity increases heat index values. Temporary relief may come with overnight lows in the 70s and a slight chance of rain later in the week.

Texas experienced significant job growth in April, tripling the U.S. rate and setting new employment records, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. BLS.

An article reports a major collision on I-35 in Austin involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles, with 13 people involved and at least nine hospitalized. Traffic is heavily impacted. Details are still emerging.

A "Top Chef: Wisconsin" episode featured a cranberry Quickfire and a Native American-themed Elimination Challenge, resulting in a double elimination, including Austin chef Amanda Turner.