Union leaders say ICE has detained at least five Austin ISD employees, including a teacher and food‑service staff. Families and schools say they’re short‑staffed and seeking answers.

A Shield‑Ayres Foundation affiliate contracted to buy the Fitzhugh Road property, effectively halting plans for a 5,000‑seat Rockingwall Ranch venue near Dripping Springs.

Richard Santa Ana received a 218-year sentence for multiple counts of child sexual abuse in Hays County. He drugged and assaulted a friend's daughter, with no signs of remorse.

Texas law enforcement detained 31 individuals for illegally driving during an operation with federal agencies, as reported by Governor Abbott's office.

A gas leak in northwest Round Rock prompted evacuations and road closures, with crews working to resolve the issue amid slowed gas dispersal due to weather.

Williamson County launches a Multisystemic Therapy program for troubled youth, preventing out-of-home placements thanks to $1.2 million in Texas state funding.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a seminar on December 7 to help people manage holiday stress, led by Xia Zeng, LAc, PT, using the "Bottom-Up" Method.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for investigations into entities in Collin and Dallas counties that he claims are enforcing Sharia law, potentially overriding state and federal laws.

Austin Police seek a man for robbing a Home Depot and assaulting an employee; they request public assistance to identify him using released images and descriptions.

Hays County approves $100 million in debt for infrastructure projects, investing in county office renovations, new animal shelter facilities and other improvements to meet growing population needs.

TxDOT's Kevin Lenox applies military discipline to road maintenance, highlighting the risks facing workers and emphasizing safety and vigilance on the job.

Overcast and stormy weather is expected in Austin, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, leading into a weekend with persistent rain chances and temperatures ranging from the high 70s to low 80s.

A Brownsville man was taken into federal custody after troopers say about 24 pounds of a fentanyl-and-cocaine mixture were found hidden in a Waco traffic stop.