Williamson County seeks public input for its Hazard Mitigation Plan through a meeting on April 22 and an online survey, to improve disaster strategies.

A new EMS medic station was inaugurated at Liberty Hill Fire Station 2 in Williamson County, addressing a 103% rise in emergency calls due to area growth.

The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting where a man named Avelino Medel II was wounded but incurred non-life-threatening injuries. No charges have been filed; an investigation is ongoing.

Austin prepares for a sunny weekend with potential gusts, ahead of a week that includes chances of showers and thunderstorms with possible severe weather risks.

The Austin City Council approved a massive mixed-use development project by Kairoi Development, LLC along the East Austin Colorado River, set to start in 2028.

A stolen truck crashed into a Texas DPS office in Brenham, causing serious injuries. The act is deemed intentional; the driver, denied a license earlier, is arrested.

Austin Public Health is archiving its COVID-19 Dashboard due to changes in reporting requirements and a shift in focus to broader respiratory illnesses monitoring.

ACC hosts its 10th Annual Peace and Conflict Spring Symposium with a keynote by Dr. George A. Lopez and various peace-related talks, free for the community.

The ACLU of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Travis County for not providing legal counsel to individuals at initial court appearances, a practice they say violates constitutional rights.

Kevonte Hawkins is charged with manslaughter for a high-speed crash in Georgetown that killed Colter Davis-Nelson. Data shows he was driving up to 100 mph in a 45 mph zone. His car had illegal tinted windows.

Officials are searching for 28-year-old Ty Swails, who went missing at the Texas Eclipse Festival. The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office appeals for public help.

Save Our Springs Alliance is suing the Austin City Council for allegedly breaching the Texas Open Meetings Act, with accusations of restricting public speaking at council meetings.

Antonelli's Cheese Shop opens a new tasting room in South Austin's Lamar Union complex, offering cheese tastings and food events, but no in-store sales.