Texas State Parks will offer free admission on November 3 to celebrate Texas State Parks Day, offering activities like wildlife watching and hiking, with reservation advice and a veterans' "Parkland Passports" initiative.

The article recounts the unresolved 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders of four teenage girls, highlighting past arrests, DNA evidence, and the enduring impact on the community.

The FAA is investigating a near miss between a Cessna and an American Airlines flight at Austin Airport, highlighting concerns over safety and staffing.

Tyler State Park in Texas opened a new headquarters that promises improved visitor services, including a streamlined check-in process and better park accessibility. The project was funded by the Sporting Goods Sales Tax.

Round Rock won nine awards at the 3CMA conference, excelling in social media strategy, emergency communication campaigns, educational videos, arts visioning, library branding, photography, and graphic design.

A construction crew struck an eight-inch gas line, causing a leak and the closure of FM 620's northbound lanes near Lake Travis. Traffic is disrupted with no reopening time given yet.

NOAA's winter forecast for 2024-2025 suggests warmer, drier conditions for Texas and the South due to La Niña, with wetter conditions expected for the northern U.S.

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin plans to expand, enhancing its gardens and educational facilities, with Studio Outside leading the design. No start date is announced.

Texas surpasses national job growth rates, adding 327,400 nonfarm jobs over a year. Governor Abbott highlights the state's robust economy and employment achievements, while also advancing small business programs.

The TCSO is investigating a homicide after a man in his 20s was shot at a Wells Branch Parkway apartment. One person is detained; no ongoing public threat.

One person died in a collision on Thomas Springs Road near State Highway 71 in southwest Austin, with emergency responders at the scene and traffic rerouted.

Austin closes Lake Walter E. Long boat ramps indefinitely due to low water levels, affecting boaters but not canoe or kayak enthusiasts. The lake's water usage by the Decker Power Plant and infrastructure upgrades are factors in the closure.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared a disaster due to wildfire threats, following days without rain and state-level action, to prepare the community and enhance preventative measures.