Hays County lifts its burn ban due to forecasted rain and improved conditions, allowing controlled debris burning with caution advised.

A man from Kyle is charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her child after an alleged break-in in July. Police refuted his denial of visiting the victim's home, leading to his arrest.

Round Rock voters passed a $932.1 million school bond, excluding athletic facility upgrades, prioritizing technology, campus improvements, and fine arts.

A judge has ruled Shane James Jr. incompetent to stand trial for a deadly shooting spree in Texas, with treatment ordered before any trial proceedings.

Austin City Council is likely to go all-Democratic as Republican Mackenzie Kelly loses her seat, with most incumbents retaining their positions and two runoffs pending.

A 16-year-old was injured in a Manor shooting; police detained one person and are investigating the incident, which they believe is isolated with no public threat.

Voters in Central Texas delivered mixed responses on school tax rate hikes, with Austin, Manor, and San Marcos ISDs approved increases, while others like Liberty Hill and Blanco were denied, affecting budgets and staff salaries.

A study reports Austin as the most debt-ridden city in the US, with an average nonmortgage debt of $45,920 per person, largely driven by auto and student loans.

Round Rock city offices, including the library and rec center, will close for Veterans Day, but trash pickup remains unchanged. A Veterans Day event is planned at Yonders Point. Online services remain available.

Jane Hughson won a third term as San Marcos Mayor with 58.98% of votes, and Mark Rodriguez secured a council seat, while a runoff is expected for another seat.

Christi Craddick retained her seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry, despite increased environmental concerns and scrutiny of the commission's regulation.

Cedar Park breaks ground on a new $30M Public Safety Joint Training Facility, enhancing training for emergency services, with completion expected by 2026.

Austin's influential figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan may impact Trump's administration, with Musk supporting Trump financially and potentially gaining an advisory role, while Rogan amplifies Trump's reach through his podcast.