DPS names Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for March, offering a $6,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest for charges including attempted indecency with a child.

The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first meeting, discussing with Sunset Advisory Commission strategies to improve state agency efficiency and taxpayer savings.

A Mexican national with a prior manslaughter conviction faces federal charges for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after a public intoxication arrest in Texas.

Hays County imposed a seven-day burn ban due to high wind, dry grass, and low humidity increasing fire risk. Emergency services work on existing fires, and residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning.

A Mexican national with a prior vehicular homicide conviction is in U.S. federal custody for illegal re-entry.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on South Mopac Expressway in South Austin, prompting road closures and traffic delays for the ongoing investigation.

Austin plans to create Urban Empowerment Zone 1 for affordable housing, with 80 units for those earning 30-50% of Area Median Income, costing $19.5 million and not needing an Environmental Impact Statement.

Austin weather is mild with clear skies, highs of 71°F today, and mild winds. The weekend may see a slight chance of showers and highs reaching 85°F, but generally, sunny conditions will prevail.

Austin's Aquatic Division is hiring lifeguards at $21.63/hour, offering training from March 16-22. With 34 pools, the city aims to staff up by summer. Hiring events with free pizza are on March 13 and 27. Details at LifeguardAustin.com.

Austin prepares for the Spring Festival Season starting with the SXSW Conference; Mayor emphasizes readiness, asks public to use alternative transport, and police to implement a no-refusal initiative. Health and travel advisories are also in place.

Austin Water crews are addressing a 16-inch broken sewer main on Cyrilla Drive, with 115,000 gallons of wastewater spilled, but no reported impact on drinking water or aquatic life. Residents nearby should boil water as a precaution.

Travis County officials implemented a burn ban and urged caution due to extreme fire weather conditions, with a Red Flag Warning issued for Central Texas.

A Venezuelan man was arrested in El Paso for allegedly using a fake U.S. Social Security card; he faces federal charges with a potential 10-year sentence.