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.

Austin's weather forecast includes clouds, showers, and potential thunderstorms, with fluctuating temperatures.

Austin Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned bank on N. Lamar Blvd, using defensive operations and drones to combat the blaze with no reported injuries.

Austin Fire Department responded to a Vehicle Rescue Alarm involving two upright vehicles; no individuals were trapped, and the cause of the incident remains unclear.

Hutto, Texas confronts a downtown parking shortage amid its rapid growth, with local leaders and businesses considering options like paid parking garages. A town hall meeting is planned to discuss solutions.

A 1996 Texas cold case was solved when David Paul Cady Jr. was indicted for the murder of Mary Moore Searight using DNA evidence matched through the DPS.

Williamson County authorities seized $1M worth of narcotics from an Austin apartment, resulting in two arrests and the confiscation of drugs, a gun, and distribution equipment.

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting near Manor, Texas, prompting a temporary lockdown at nearby schools. This marks the area's fourth homicide of the year.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue is increasing efforts to prevent wildfires by organizing a community clean-up and encouraging homeowners to assess fire risks, echoing reminders of a 2011 blaze.

Austin Public Health urges vaccination following Texas measles cases, emphasizing MMR's importance and targeting vulnerable populations, and advising on dosages, preventive measures, and VFC resources.

Austin faces a mostly cloudy day with a high of 59°F and a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 9 pm. Showers may continue into the week with variable chances of rain.

The Hays CISD Board may propose a $986 million bond to address enrollment growth, with the final decision pending after a key meeting for community input. No tax rate increase is expected if passed.

In Bartlett, Texas, one dog died and another was rescued after being found in freezing conditions without food or water. An investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.