The State Board of Education approved core ideas to guide a major social studies rewrite, moving the overhaul forward amid protests over a proposed reading list and Bible excerpts.

Cold Weather Advisory in effect Saturday morning with wind chills in the teens. Sunshine returns and temps rebound into the 60s–70s next week.

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced for their roles in a human smuggling operation that resulted in a death; one man received 36 months and the other 45 months in prison.

Texas Governor Abbott declared a statewide disaster to preempt a New World Screwworm fly infestation, partnering with the USDA to establish a $750 million fly sterile facility.

Round Rock will get a Fizz Fuzion drive-thru March 7, blending custom sodas with games, a video-game room and free Wi‑Fi.

Playa Bowls opened Jan. 17 in Kyle, serving acai and pitaya bowls, smoothies, juices and catering from its Sprouts shopping center location.

A South Austin woman shot inside a home early Monday has died. Police say a man was first booked on assault charges and later re-arrested on a first-degree murder warrant.

Round Rock ISD’s police department plans a voluntary First Offender program to steer first-time vaping and THC incidents into education, counseling and short-term probation instead of juvenile court.

Central Texas schools announce closures and delays on Wednesday due to icy road conditions after a winter storm.

Texas Governor Abbott has urged the state Attorney General to revoke CAIR's nonprofit status, alleging the group sponsors terrorism and pushes radical agendas.

Austin hot‑chicken favorite Tumble 22 has opened at 18725 FM 685 in Pflugerville, serving its O.G. sandwich, six spice levels and housemade pies.

A woman was arrested for arson and burglary at the Comal County GOP Headquarters, causing minor damage. The investigation is ongoing with the FBI involved.

State filings and storefront signs show Haidilao is headed for Domain NORTHSIDE's Rock Rose district, with construction slated to start March 1, 2026.