Andrew Cortes is recognized as a Net-Zero Hero for leading a tree planting project in Austin, Texas, at T.A. Brown School Park to create more shade and promote urban reforestation.

Gov. Greg Abbott praised Texas' higher education progress, highlighting laws like House Bill 8 and the creation of a $3.9 billion endowment for research universities at a leadership conference.

The University of Texas at Austin study finds caregiving may protect against depression, suggesting the stress from a loved one's health decline, not caregiving itself, leads to depression.

Texas AG Ken Paxton opposes an HHS rule he views as discriminatory against religious foster care providers opposing LGBTQ+ affirmation, fearing it infringes on First Amendment rights.

Debbie Pearson, a retired nurse from Austin, was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, prompting her to advocate for regular eye exams to preserve vision.

Wax Myrtle's, a trendy Austin restaurant known for its poolside views, is closing on December 31 with a farewell party, to be replaced by a new concept in 2024.

A Central Texas man, Shane Matthew James, is charged with 10 offenses, including four counts of capital murder after a shooting spree in Bexar County and Austin, leaving six dead and wounding others.

The CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock, Texas hosted 'Christmas Dreams and Snowy Things,' a festive event featuring 100,000 pounds of snow, games, and a visit from Santa.

Austin opens overnight shelters in response to freezing temperatures, with shelter registration from 6-8 p.m. at One Texas Center. The city also provides a Cold Weather Shelter Hotline and Capital Metro assists with transportation to the shelters.

Austin Water is advancing an Aquifer Storage and Recovery project to address drought and support the city's growing population by storing excess water underground, aiming for a pilot site by the end of 2023.

Texas high school football championships are set for next week at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, featuring top matchups, including North Shore vs. Duncanville.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has opened two oyster harvest areas in Matagorda Bay starting December 13, while keeping another closed due to insufficient oyster sizes.

Dense fog hit Austin this morning with warnings of fire weather conditions later. Residents are advised to prepare for gusty winds and secure items outside. Skies will clear with a high of 72 degrees; the week ahead will have fluctuating weather.