Niche ranks Scarsdale, NY, and West Lake Hills, TX, at the top for public schools in America, though they face issues like high costs and childcare crises.

Jerry Hernandez, aged 42, faces charges of criminally negligent homicide after a crash involving a school bus resulted in the deaths of a child and a student. He admitted to drug use and had a history of violations.

A father died saving his son from drowning at Fisherman's Park in Bastrop, despite efforts to resuscitate him.

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld injunctions preventing investigations into families of trans youths by state agencies, affirming that gender-affirming care is not child abuse.

Seven-year-old Isa Solorzano, who has been battling neuroblastoma, was promoted to detective by the Granite Shoals Police Department after being declared cancer-free.

Pflugerville Police are searching for Darren Latvala, a missing 28-year-old, last seen March 28, 2024. Authorities request community assistance for leads.

Beyoncé releases "Cowboy Carter," her country-inspired album featuring collaborations with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and others, with organic sounds and real instruments.

The food service industry has become the largest private employer in Texas, with the state adding 2,000 restaurants and industry sales rising despite inflation.

San Marcos introduced its first all-electric vehicle fleet, including five new vehicles, to reduce fuel costs and emissions, aligned with their environmental sustainability goals.

Former Austin PD lieutenant Johnny McMiller won a $1.5 million racial discrimination case against the city following his 2015 termination. The city plans to review the verdict for further actions.

Braylon Smart and Christopher Anderson have been added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. Rewards for information leading to their capture are offered.

Austin Police Department investigates the 12th homicide of the year after an unresponsive three-month-old infant was found at The Revl Apartments and later died. The twin sister showed signs of injury; a woman is charged with a first-degree felony.

Austin police charged a man with first-degree murder after a shooting at Fort Branch Apartments left Joe Santos Gonzales dead following a dispute with his roommate.