Travis County has initiated a $6 million pilot program for diverting individuals with mental health crises from jail to therapeutic care, providing 24/7 services and a 25-bed facility for up to 90-day stays.

Esteban Rivera has been sentenced to a year in prison and five years probation for endangering his child and deadly conduct during a 2021 road rage incident in Round Rock, Texas.

Officials and community members broke ground on the Old Settlers Park Buildout in Round Rock, launching upgrades including a new amphitheater and sports facilities.

Austin police responded to a shooting at HEB, where a security guard fatally shot a man who charged at him with a knife. No charges have been filed yet.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first county manager to handle administration amid growth, reporting to the Commissioners Court starting October 1, 2024.

Williamson County, Texas, has formed a sister city partnership with Yong-In Special City, South Korea, to foster educational, cultural, and technological exchanges.

Authorities in Cedar Park arrested a man suspected of dealing fentanyl and crack cocaine after a drug bust that yielded significant quantities of both substances.

Austin experiences unusually warm weather with sunny skies and highs in the 90s, nights around 70 degrees, and a slight chance of weekend showers. A gradual cooldown is expected soon.

Austin's weather forecast predicts persistent mid-90s temperatures, clear skies, and calm winds, with cooler nights around 69. A minor cool front may lower humidity and nighttime temperatures early next week.

A Bee Cave Middle School student was arrested for making a shooting threat on Snapchat during a pep rally, which was assessed and deemed not credible.

A security guard at an Austin H-E-B fatally shot a man, identified as Michael Rosario Jr., during a suspected shoplifting incident, leading to scrutiny over the rights of private security.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will rally in Texas at UT Austin to encourage young voter registration before the October 7 deadline.

Raul Meza Jr. pleaded guilty to murder and will serve two life sentences without parole, ending a history of violence including a child's 1982 murder. Families seek justice but question the system's efficacy.