Williamson County warns of a jury duty scam where callers posing as officials demand payment to avoid arrest. Residents are advised to report such calls to the Sheriff's Office.

A student at Grandview Hills Elementary in Texas found a gun and knife in their backpack and reported it to school officials, leading to parental citations and no injuries.

Art Acevedo has been appointed as interim assistant city manager in Austin, Texas, and will supervise the police department at a salary of $271,000 without council or public input.

Kendra Scott collaborates with Wrangler on a limited-edition collection featuring Western-inspired fashion and jewelry, with a portion of proceeds supporting the National FFA Organization.

The Austin Fire Department extinguished a trash fire under a downtown bridge near a historic landmark, with no significant damage reported. Cause is under investigation.

Five years on, the family of Andre "Big Dre" Davis, killed in a 2019 robbery at Givens Park, East Austin, remains hopeful for justice, with police still pursuing leads in the cold case.

Austin residents combat fire ants with organic mixtures, while Texas A&M researchers use the ants' behavior to inspire new material science developments.

Former Austin Council Member Kathie Tovo has announced her mayoral candidacy, focusing on equity, honest governance, and rights for diverse communities, while opposing the I-35 expansion.

A University of Texas at Austin study challenges the view of male-dominated primate societies by providing evidence for female power and equality across primate groups.

Texas Children's Pediatrics opened a new facility in Kyle, Texas, offering pediatric services to the growing community. The Kyle Crossing location provides routine care, immunizations, and health education.

Austin City Limits Radio has canceled the 2024 Blues on the Green concert series held in Zilker Park due to rising costs, ending a tradition of free music events.

Cap Metro collaborates with UT students to audit their greenhouse gas tracking methods, focusing mainly on Scope 1 and 2 emissions with plans to expand to Scope 3, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton resists a DHS order to cease enhanced border security measures, asserting Texas' right to defend itself and disputing claims of indirect responsibility for deaths near the Rio Grande.