Former hotel manager in Texas pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return, omitting over $1 million in embezzled funds, facing up to three years in prison.

Motorcyclist Eliasib Cortes Vargas died after a crash with an SUV driven by Thomas Ajanel Chan, who is charged with DWI. This is Austin's 43rd fatal crash in 2025.

Williamson County will close offices to observe Juneteenth, honoring the end of slavery, while the regional animal shelter remains open for essential services.

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a $10 billion property tax relief package aimed at homestead exemptions and benefiting Texas seniors and small business owners.

Two teenagers were arrested in Kyle for multiple vehicle burglaries and additional thefts. Police found stolen items and loaded gun magazines. Residents are urged to lock car doors and secure valuables.

Rick Perry advocates for psychedelic research, focusing on ibogaine's potential for treating PTSD and addiction among veterans, which has led to a $50 million research fund in Texas.

Fort Cavazos clarified no active shooter was present after fears arose at BLORA, confirming the incident is under investigation but posed no community threat.

Thousands in Texas protested against perceived authoritarianism on "No Kings Day," coinciding with Flag Day, Trump's birthday, and a military parade in D.C., with the authorities prepared for tensions.

Ana Maria Villa-Flores, a Mexican national from Plano, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for her involvement in trafficking undocumented immigrants as part of Operation Take Back America.

Round Rock ranks among the top 10 affordable, fast-growing cities in the U.S., with a median income of $97,187 and population growth of 3.4% over five years.

Austin firefighters rescued a man trapped in a storm drain, cutting through concrete to reach him on Ben White Boulevard. He was safely extracted and the sidewalk was repaired.

Round Rock city offices close for Juneteenth, pausing regular operations to honor the end of slavery, while essential services like waste collection continue. Online payments remain available.

Recent storms have raised water levels in Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan, Texas, offering short-term drought relief, with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) urging continued water conservation.