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.

The New Braunfels Police arrested three suspects following a theft from Dick's Sporting Goods and a subsequent car crash near I-35. In a separate incident, a 71-year-old employee was assaulted during a theft at another store location.

ICE enforcement rises in Austin, sparking fear in immigrant communities and protests; the Trump administration maintains a firm stance on immigration policies.

Brownie Neighborhood Park in Austin celebrates its first phase of enhancements with a ribbon-cutting event, featuring new amenities like a picnic pavilion and an updated playground.

Austin Police investigate a homicide on Wildhorse Ranch Trail, with victim Victor Ekozeme dead from a vehicle-related shooting.

Austin's 2025 racing calendar features major events including the Austin Marathon, Statesman Cap10K, St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run, and the Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150.

Firefighters in Los Angeles tackle wildfires aided by calmer weather, while Austin prepares for potential fire threats by learning from California's experiences, as emphasized by officials and local opinion pieces.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission granted over $30.9 million for park projects, with $4 million targeted for Central Texas to enhance public recreational spaces.

Volunteers in Travis County conducted a Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population, providing data for policy and funding decisions related to homelessness in the area.

The Central Texas community is supporting Round Rock mom Yawei in her battle against stage 4 ovarian cancer by raising funds to assist with her treatment in Turkey.

Two deadly crashes occurred in Austin; one in the morning involved a head-on collision on East Parmer Lane, and the other a pedestrian struck at night on North Lamar Boulevard.

Austin invites students in grades 6-12 to join the 2025 Flood Safety Video Contest, emphasizing the "Turn Around - Don’t Drown®" message, with a March 31 deadline.