GISD has approved a $32 million renovation of the old Benold Middle School into Frost Elementary with the bond funds, aiming to address student population growth.

Temple, Texas is recovering from an EF-2 tornado with clean-up underway after widespread damage; over 30 people were injured and power outages persist.

A man named Stephen Peterman was fatally shot while walking his dog in northwest Austin; the suspect, William Daniels, is charged with murder and held on $1 million bond.

San Marcos Officer Claudia Cormier returns home after rehabilitation from a severe on-duty injury caused by a drunk driver, resulting in an amputation. The driver received community supervision and fines.

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter features Humphrey Bojangles and Shake and Bake as pets of the week, offering reduced adoption fees and encouraging fostering opportunities.

The SOS Alliance is suing the City of Austin over the approval of the Statesman PUD, alleging violations of state law, local procedures, and concerns over unique development entitlements.

UT Austin receives a $12 million NSF grant to develop AI-driven operating systems that will adapt to new hardware and applications, promising efficiency and future-proofing against evolving technologies.

Austin Police are searching for Jose Vega-Martinez for a series of burglaries along US Hwy 183. They seek public help, offering rewards for information leading to his arrest.

A 63-year-old inmate, Robert Munguia, died under mysterious circumstances at Travis County Jail. Efforts to revive him failed after being found unresponsive. An investigation is underway.

Melissa Fleming and Kristen Stevens were sworn into Round Rock City Council, with Fleming taking over Place 3 from Matt Baker and Stevens continuing in Place 5.

Drug overdoses remain the top cause of accidental death in Travis County, rising to 486 cases in 2023, with fentanyl implicated in over half. Despite a grim outlook, the rate of increase in fentanyl deaths has slowed for the first time in four years.

Austin residents discuss homelessness safety concerns, propose moving Sunrise Navigation Center. Sunrise director stresses the center's key role, while the city focuses on housing solutions and funding challenges for the homeless.

Texas AG Ken Paxton, with support from nearly 30 states and the DOJ, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry.