A severe two-vehicle crash at E. Parmer Lane and Samsung Blvd in Austin led to one death and serious injuries, marking the city's third fatal accident in 2025.

An Austin ISD parent, Queenie, reports her daughter is being bullied at Murchison Middle School, which is causing the child to fear attending. Despite efforts, the situation persists, and the parent seeks better hallway monitoring.

Buc-ee's is suing North Texas chain Super Fuels for logo infringement, claiming that their dog logo resembles Buc-ee's beaver logo and causes customer confusion.

Roberto Rangel pleaded guilty to his seventh DWI after a fatal crash that killed two. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Victims' families express grief and await sentencing for closure.

The Austin-Travis County EMS received a donation of 500 teddy bears from the Central Texas Public Safety Commission to comfort children in emergencies.

A Cedar Park woman was sentenced to probation for illegally smuggling an unapproved cat medicine into the U.S. and selling it online, resulting in her forfeiting $4 million in assets.

The Central Texas community is supporting Round Rock mom Yawei in her battle against stage 4 ovarian cancer by raising funds to assist with her treatment in Turkey.

Hutto, Texas confronts a downtown parking shortage amid its rapid growth, with local leaders and businesses considering options like paid parking garages. A town hall meeting is planned to discuss solutions.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue is increasing efforts to prevent wildfires by organizing a community clean-up and encouraging homeowners to assess fire risks, echoing reminders of a 2011 blaze.

Texas law now mandates that homeowners verify homestead exemptions every five years, impacting tax calculations and requiring vigilance to maintain the exemption status.

Texas House amended its rules, stripping Democrats of committee chair positions, leaving only vice-chair roles, which has caused controversy and brought attention to the increased partisanship in the state's politics.

Austin's Project Connect progresses with updated light rail plans, amid budget concerns and legislative scrutiny, aiming to enhance city transit by 2027 with 15 new stations and additional infrastructure.

Pease Park Conservancy in Austin responds to car break-ins and thefts with cautionary signage and increased monitoring by the park operations team and Austin Police patrols.