Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an updated agreement with the City of Georgetown to partner with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, enhancing animal care services in the county.

The City of Austin provides a guide for making a DIY air cleaner using a box fan and a MERV 13 or higher HVAC filter to improve indoor air quality during events like wildfires or Sahara dust.

TxDOT workers discovered prehistoric megafauna bones while surveying for Loop 88 in Lubbock, with potential implications for the region's history should human artifacts also be found.

The Austin Police Department's Homicide Unit achieved a 100% clearance rate in 2023, the first time since 2005, despite an increase in homicide cases.

Austin introduces a free shuttle service, "Zilker Loop," to alleviate weekend congestion at Zilker Park and Barton Springs, operating on weekends and holidays until September 1.

Austin deputies investigate a fatal stabbing in Austin's Colony where a woman in her 50s was killed, with her ex son-in-law, Ananias Jimenez-Arroyo, arrested as the suspect.

Ricardo Treviño is honored as Austin's Net-Zero Hero for his sustainable lifestyle and advocacy for cycling, aligning with National Bike Month objectives.

Austin is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures forecasted to hit triple digits, with highs around 104-107 degrees and gusty winds. The heat is expected to persist throughout the week.

Arturo Villarreal was arrested for using his car as a weapon in a road rage incident after another driver threw a burrito at his car in a Spring parking lot.

Texas DPS collaborates with state police from neighboring states to enforce road safety laws, focusing on the "Move Over, Slow Down" regulations to protect service personnel on roadways, imposing penalties for noncompliance.

Texas' power grid operator ERCOT expects record electricity demand due to a heatwave, but assures adequate supply, including solar power, to keep the grid stable.

Four people in San Marcos received rabies treatment after fox attacks near Purgatory Creek trails, raising health concerns. The area remains open while officials search for the fox.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss key issues, including Board of Examiners appointments and public information requests procedures, while ensuring transparency and ADA compliance.