Hays CISD is considering a partnership with Upward Communities to offer affordable housing options to educators, with rent capped at $2,000 a month for four-bedroom homes.

Residents in Liberty Hill, Texas, are advocating for reduced speed limits on SH 29 near the high school, citing safety concerns after recent traffic accidents, including a fatal one.

Fort Worth has surpassed Austin to become the fifth-largest city in Texas, with a population near one million, whereas Austin's growth has slowed down.

An injured bald eagle is receiving care at Austin Wildlife Rescue in Texas after being found with a broken wing. The recovery process is underway, coinciding with the eagle's elevated symbolism due to recent legislation.

Select Austin stores like CVS, Starbucks, and Walgreens will be open on Christmas Day with varying hours, while most grocery stores like Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe's will be closed. Dollar General and convenience stores will also be open.

NORAD volunteers annually track Santa Claus's Christmas Eve journey, a tradition emerging from a 1955 incident where a child's call to Santa was misdirected to a defense command. Now millions follow Santa's progress online or call for updates.

Tesla is discussing self-driving car technology with Austin officials, in an area where Waymo is also operating. Tesla has a ride-hailing pilot in California and is planning an "unsupervised" version of its tech for Texas and California.

Two Party City stores in Austin will stay open despite nationwide closures, while others like Southpark Meadows and Capital Plaza confirm closing sales amid the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The Round Rock Public Library is celebrating the retirement of Rocksssanne, their resident ball python, with a series of events before she retires on March 1.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for peak travel during the holidays, expecting 30,000 daily departing passengers and advising early arrival.

The City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office has provided accommodations to over 100 homeless individuals, focusing on transitioning people from encampments to stable housing in time for the holidays.

Austin Public Health advises on holiday safety, highlighting the prevention of foodborne diseases, respiratory virus spread, and drunk driving, reinforcing proper food handling, handwashing, vaccination, and responsible transportation plans.

Austin encourages donations to help locals with utility bills through the "Gift of Comfort" program, where individuals can contribute to others' payments. Recipients are notified, and donors can remain anonymous or personally deliver a gift card.