Cedar Park enacts Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures, including strict watering schedules, due to drought and low lake levels, and water rate increases to encourage usage reduction.

The Cedar Park Police Department in Texas celebrated K9 Leo's birthday with a dog-friendly cake, highlighting the integral role of police dogs and the close bond between K9s and their handlers.

Austin reviews light-rail plans to secure federal funds, including station adjustments and cost cuts. Public meetings and an environmental review are underway for the $4.5 to $5.1 billion project.

Austin might aid the Blues on the Green series, with Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison proposing a resolution for city co-sponsorship and fee waivers to retain the event's free entry.

Variable weather in Austin brings gusty winds followed by a warming trend and potential weekend showers, per the National Weather Service and KVUE forecast.

A man was fatally shot at an East Austin car show; police describe it as isolated with no suspect details yet. The victim's identity remains undisclosed.

Governor Greg Abbott places Texas emergency services on high alert in preparation for severe weather, urging residents to follow safety advice and prepare for potential flooding, winds, and hail.

The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for Austin, warning of winds up to 50 mph, with subsequent sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees expected.

Austin police responded to a shooting at Super 8 Motel, where Rahsaan Dobbins, after firing his weapon, fatally shot Warnero Young, mistaking him for a threat. Dobbins faces 1st-degree murder charges.

Texas Children's Hospital opened its first Austin facility, offering urgent, emergency, and specialized care, and creating 800 jobs with plans to expand.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announces its annual cleanup to remove abandoned crab traps from the coastline to protect marine life, from Feb. 16 through Feb. 25.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car in Pflugerville and was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Traffic was affected due to the incident.

CapMetro plans to transform Austin's MetroBike system with a focus on e-bikes, leveraging a TASA grant for the $20 million five-year project aiming to expand infrastructure and improve user experience.