Andrea Melba Rodriguez, an employee at Runge ISD, was charged after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a student, leading to her arrest and evidence tampering charges.

A man was found dead at a downtown Austin bus stop Wednesday morning. Police say the suspect remains at large as investigators process the scene near 5th and Trinity.

AISD spent $20 million on school improvements for facilities facing closure amidst enrollment declines and budget shortfalls, despite community opposition to consolidations.

A weekly "bike bus" at Cedar Creek Elementary drew about 50 riders and parents, highlighting Austin's push to swap carlines for supervised group rides and ease campus congestion.

Governor Abbott appoints D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease to serve until 2031, bringing expertise in healthcare and gerontology.

UT Austin has doubled the computing power of its Center for Generative AI to more than 1,000 GPUs, a move meant to speed model training and scientific research.

A box truck rolled over on southbound I-35 near Cesar Chavez Sunday morning, shutting the main lanes in downtown Austin. No injuries were reported and traffic was diverted.

The Public Health Advisory Board Meeting in Hays County, open to the public, will discuss board member term lengths, leadership appointments, and schedule future meetings.

Austin launches initiatives for wildfire preparedness, including education, strategic planning, and emergency response coordination, highlighting the "No-Ember November" campaign and Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced over $14 million in JET grants aimed at enhancing career training in higher education and public schools to prepare students for in-demand jobs.

Governor Abbott appoints Lewis and Lucci to the Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, enhancing the state's security strategy development.

A viral video shows a 14‑year‑old threatened while fishing at a South Austin pond; his mother filed a police report and officials are investigating.

Governor Abbott announced a new Formosa Plastics facility in Jackson County, Texas, seen as a boost to the state's economy and manufacturing industry.