The Trump administration's freeze on federal spending has put many Texas grants at risk, causing concern among local and state governments. The freeze is facing legal challenges, with some programs temporarily exempt.

The Dougherty Arts Center in Austin announces its Spring 2025 Satellite Studio Program, offering a variety of hands-on arts classes at three city locations. Registration is now open online.

An inspection-induced failure of a dam gate in Lady Bird Lake, Austin, led to a two-foot drop in water levels, swiftly addressed by Austin Water contractors installing temporary barriers.

A severe two-vehicle crash at E. Parmer Lane and Samsung Blvd in Austin led to one death and serious injuries, marking the city's third fatal accident in 2025.

Austin is experiencing light rain and fog, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms increasing tonight. Temperatures range from the low 60s to high 60s. Clearing skies are expected by Thursday night.

An Austin ISD parent, Queenie, reports her daughter is being bullied at Murchison Middle School, which is causing the child to fear attending. Despite efforts, the situation persists, and the parent seeks better hallway monitoring.

Houston has experienced a minor measles outbreak, attributed to lower vaccination rates, with health officials in Texas emphasizing the importance of immunization.

Buc-ee's is suing North Texas chain Super Fuels for logo infringement, claiming that their dog logo resembles Buc-ee's beaver logo and causes customer confusion.

Roberto Rangel pleaded guilty to his seventh DWI after a fatal crash that killed two. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Victims' families express grief and await sentencing for closure.

The Fayette County Narcotics unit arrested several individuals in three days of drug-related incidents, including Andy Bennett, Tanika Benford, Nathan Luhrs, and Eddie Williams.

The Austin-Travis County EMS received a donation of 500 teddy bears from the Central Texas Public Safety Commission to comfort children in emergencies.

A Cedar Park woman was sentenced to probation for illegally smuggling an unapproved cat medicine into the U.S. and selling it online, resulting in her forfeiting $4 million in assets.

Texas Senate Education Committee discusses the school voucher bill, SB 2, which proposes "education savings accounts" for students to attend private schools, but faces opposition over concerns of public school funding impact.