Educators in Texas demand a per-student funding increase greater than the $220 proposed in House Bill 2, emphasizing inflation's impact on their resources.

Miscommunication and uncertainty plagued Hays County as wildfires led to confusing evacuation orders and alerts that lacked clarity, with residents struggling to understand the situation.

DPS names Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for March, offering a $6,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest for charges including attempted indecency with a child.

The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first meeting, discussing with Sunset Advisory Commission strategies to improve state agency efficiency and taxpayer savings.

Austin weather is mild with clear skies, highs of 71°F today, and mild winds. The weekend may see a slight chance of showers and highs reaching 85°F, but generally, sunny conditions will prevail.

A Venezuelan man was arrested in El Paso for allegedly using a fake U.S. Social Security card; he faces federal charges with a potential 10-year sentence.

A SkyWest flight from Missouri to Texas made an unscheduled landing due to turbulence, resulting in five passengers hospitalized with non-critical injuries.

A suspect was arrested following a Cedar Park bank robbery, which led to a bomb scare, business evacuations, and school lockdowns. The bomb squad deemed the suspicious box safe.

Amadeo Guillermo Arce was arrested in connection with the death of Megan Frances Hood following an alleged altercation between roommates near Georgetown.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is developing a new Yellow Garage, expected to provide 7,000 parking spaces and include amenities like a pedestrian bridge and EV charging stations, with completion aimed for 2027.

Cedar Park Police responded to a Chase Bank robbery, evacuated due to a suspicious item, which was later deemed safe. Nearby schools were briefly on lockdown. The investigation is ongoing.

Texas faces a severe measles outbreak, with 146 cases and 20 hospitalizations. Despite the crisis, key leaders are silent, and vaccination rates are low. Current policies lack proactive measures such as school exclusions without a declared emergency.

Texas gun violence prevention groups rallied for gun safety reforms at the State Capitol, following reports of over 4,000 annual gun deaths in the state.