A murder-suicide in Hutto leaves three dead; police assert no ongoing threat and continue investigating while emphasizing community safety and mental health support.

High-ranking Sinaloa Cartel member Daniel Franco Lopez was extradited to the U.S. from Mexico to face charges including racketeering and drug trafficking.

The Texas Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 26, aimed at significantly raising teacher salaries, with the House to review it next. The bill proposes up to $5,500 and $10,000 raises for teachers in larger and smaller districts, respectively.

Overcast skies and cool temperatures prevail in Austin, with the weather gradually clearing up for a sunny weekend, though with a slight chance of Sunday rain.

Austin Police are searching for Cristian Rivas Palacios, wanted for felony aggravated assault. Citizens can anonymously tip his location to Crime Stoppers.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a shooting at the Chesapeake Apartments in Northwest Austin. The victims' conditions and suspects remain unidentified as police investigate.

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.