TxDOT effectively managed the challenges posed by Hurricane Beryl and Winter Storm Enzo, emphasizing teamwork and inter-district collaboration to repair damages and clear roads in Texas.

Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton has proposed bills to ban DEI initiatives in K-12 schools, sparking concerns about school funding and the impact on diversity and parental rights.

Starla Simmons, a social worker and eco-therapist in Austin, was featured for her work combining environmental justice with community care, focusing on nature's role in social wellbeing and addressing inequalities in access to green spaces.

Texas DPS seized over 198 pounds of marijuana worth $60,000 from a truck in Webb County during Operation Lone Star, leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Leroy Castillo.

A dead wild bird tested positive for avian influenza in Hays County, Texas. While 70 human cases have been confirmed in the U.S., Hays County Health Department emphasizes a low risk to the public.

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin is closed from March 29 to April 18 for annual cleaning and maintenance, with other local pools available during this period.

An injured owl found near an Austin park is receiving care at Austin Wildlife Rescue, with authorities advising against direct public handling of wildlife.

Federal authorities target Colony Ridge, a development near Houston, in an operation against "criminals & illegal immigrants". Governor Greg Abbott coordinates the operation, stirring unease in the community amidst legal actions against developers.

Leander police investigate threats against Wiley Middle School involving a bomb scare and potential shooting, identifying two juveniles who claimed it was a prank.

A man's decomposed body was found under a tarp in eastern Travis County; the death is considered suspicious, but not a danger to the public. An autopsy is pending, and the man's identity has not been released.

A measles outbreak in West Texas, with 90 cases and over 16 hospitalizations, has spread to Hays County. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations and warn of the risks, especially for unvaccinated individuals and pregnant women.

Austin's Convention Center is set for a $1.6 billion rebuild, aiming to enhance the city's event-hosting capacity and economic vitality, despite some local opposition.

A student was apprehended at Lockhart Junior High School for bringing a firearm on campus, prompting the introduction of a clear backpack policy by the school district.