Leander ISD cuts programs, including IB, due to budget deficit, prompting student protests and concerns about education quality amidst financial constraints.

Austin Police arrested Kaynin Jackson for an aggravated robbery at a car dealership, recovering a stolen vehicle and foiling potential further crimes.

Texas DPS seized over 5,700 THC vape cartridges and other marijuana products after stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation in Oldham County. The driver, Gatlan Mitchell, faces felony drug charges.

Delta Air Lines will launch its first international route from Austin to Cancun in over a decade, with flights starting December 20 and plans for broader service expansion.

Former Eanes ISD teacher Zachary Barnett was arrested for alleged online crimes against children, including possessing unauthorized images of students.

A murder-suicide in Hutto leaves three dead; police assert no ongoing threat and continue investigating while emphasizing community safety and mental health support.

Overcast skies and cool temperatures prevail in Austin, with the weather gradually clearing up for a sunny weekend, though with a slight chance of Sunday rain.

Austin Police are searching for Cristian Rivas Palacios, wanted for felony aggravated assault. Citizens can anonymously tip his location to Crime Stoppers.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a shooting at the Chesapeake Apartments in Northwest Austin. The victims' conditions and suspects remain unidentified as police investigate.

Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton has proposed bills to ban DEI initiatives in K-12 schools, sparking concerns about school funding and the impact on diversity and parental rights.

Texas DPS seized over 198 pounds of marijuana worth $60,000 from a truck in Webb County during Operation Lone Star, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Leroy Castillo.

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin is closed from March 29 to April 18 for annual cleaning and maintenance, with other local pools available during this period.

An immigration crackdown occurred at Colony Ridge near Houston, coordinated by Texas Governor Abbott and former border czar Homan, focusing on "criminals & illegal immigrants."