Lago Vista High School was placed on lockdown with police responding to an incident; no active threat was reported. Details remain unclear as students are released and families await information.

Off-duty firefighter Ben Liner and trained CPR bystander Gus Manke saved Dom Fusco, who collapsed from cardiac arrest in Austin. Later, Fusco reunited with Liner to express his gratitude.

A man died after a standoff with police at a gas station in Southeast Austin, where he had barricaded himself and fired at officers. The SWAT team responded; the situation ended when police shot the suspect.

Austin, Texas leaps to No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Places to Live" for 2024-2025, climbing from its previous rank of 40, and leading Texas cities in the list.

Dade Phelan and David Covey compete for Texas House Speaker, with both campaigns receiving significant donations and showing powerful financial support.

Austin's interim police chief drafted but didn't send a letter backing clemency for Daniel Perry, whose murder conviction in a protestor's death was controversially pardoned by Gov. Abbott.

A car crash in Austin, Texas resulted in one juvenile fatality and four others injured. The incident is being investigated by APD as the year's 27th fatal crash.

Austin Police Department is being investigated for allegedly circumventing a ban on facial recognition technology.

San Marcos plans a public hearing on June 4 to discuss the allocation of $1.4 million in CDBG funds for housing, services, and infrastructure, inviting public input.

Governor Abbott announced SNAP replacement benefits for Texans affected by severe weather, allowing for food loss claims. The HHSC secured federal approval, with a deadline for applications set for June 17.

ACC culinary students showcased unique wedding cakes, offering a public tasting of their nontraditional designs, with one highlighted student, Madelyn, sharing her journey from graphic design to culinary arts.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block EEOC guidelines on workplace accommodations for gender identity, marking his 75th legal action against the Biden Administration.

Lake Austin will ban personal watercraft such as jet skis from sunset on May 24th to sunrise on May 28th to ensure safety during Memorial Day Weekend, while non-motorized watercraft are still allowed.