A Texas man was sentenced to life in prison for sexually exploiting a child; he pleaded guilty and had abused the child many times after befriending the family.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-35 in downtown Austin, leading to a temporary closure of southbound lanes.

Austin is set for fair weather with sunny days and a gradual rise in temperatures, peaking around 84-90 degrees, and clear, cool nights in the low 40s to mid-50s.

A second child died in Texas amid a measles outbreak that has spread to other states and is linked to over 500 cases, with increased hospitalizations and CDC intervention.

Teachers, parents, and community members protested at the Texas Capitol against a proposed school voucher program, advocating for public education funding and criticizing the voucher scheme as potentially harmful to public schools.

Brayan Ivan Valle Raymundo, a 34-year-old man, has been missing since March 31 in Round Rock, leading to a continued search by the authorities and calls for public assistance.

Austin's weather includes overcast skies at 47°F, with the day expected to clear up and reach 59°F. The week ahead should be mostly sunny, with temperatures gradually warming to highs in the 70s and 80s. Winds are light to moderate.

Fans in Austin anticipate the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team's first Final Four in 20+ years, with support from the community and the football team.

Williamson County invites residents to an open house for the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study, aimed at combating severe flooding, on April 17 at the Georgetown Annex.

Two traffic incidents, including a fatal pedestrian collision, led to the closure of Interstate 35 in downtown Austin, resulting in significant rerouting and delays.

Dobie Middle School faces potential closure by the Austin ISD due to underperformance, with options including permanent shutdown or partnership with a charter school.

A student athlete, Karmelo Anthony, was charged with murder after stabbing Austin Metcalf at a track meet, claiming self-defense during an altercation over seating.

Austin Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week by highlighting their services and staff contributions to community health, overcoming the urgency of the recent measles outbreak.