Bastrop Independent School District celebrated the opening of two new elementary schools and renovations to Mina Elementary, focusing on growth and historical significance.

A group in Round Rock, Texas, submitted over 4,000 signatures to support a proposal for more billboards, aimed to enhance public safety and local business visibility.

Austin prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a march, festival, and food drive. Road closures are expected during the event. Activities across the region commemorate King's impact with service projects and historical remembrance.

An 11-year-old boy, Stephen Ellis, has become the youngest volunteer tour guide at the Bastrop Museum's WWII exhibit in Texas, leveraging his passion for history and family military background.

Three Austin educators have landed nominations for the prestigious 2023-2024 STEM Forward Outstanding Educator Award

The Central Texas Food Bank prepares for a cold front by scheduling food distribution events and seeking donations and volunteers to serve communities in need.

The Austin disability committee targets affordable, accessible housing needs for the city's next budget, focusing on aligning local housing costs with disability incomes and addressing potential discrimination.

Marble Falls was designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, acknowledged for its role in supporting the music industry and its local economic impact.

PJ Raval's documentary "Who We Become" explores the lives of three Filipino American women in Texas during the pandemic and social justice movements, now on Netflix.

Austin ranks 43rd on Resonance's "World's Best Cities" list, praised for its balance of persistence and livability, attracting entrepreneurs and major employers.

ERCOT issues a warning for extreme cold in Texas and underscores a prepared power grid, reflecting steps taken since the 2021 freeze to prevent power outages.

12-year-old Eli Dries from Austin earns national recognition for exceptional money management skills, saving over $500 through stock trading on the BusyKid platform.

A 14-year-old named Treyshur Carter died after a hit-and-run in Austin, with locals reporting frequent speeding and urging the city to improve road safety.