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Hays County Sheriff's Office, DPS investigating death of inmate at jail

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating a custodial death that occurred at the Hays County Jail Sunday.According to a press release sent by the sheri

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Cedar Park officials respond to structure fire

The Cedar Park Police Department is assisting the Cedar Park Fire Department with a structure fire Sunday evening.The police department stated that the fire

Government

Austin voters to weigh $295M parks bond after budget raises typical tax bill $285

Austin voters will face another decision on taxes this November as the city places a $295 million bond for parks and recreation improvements on the ballot, just

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YESTERDAY

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Three people transported after Pflugerville rollover crash

Three people were transported after a rollover crash in Pflugerville Saturday morning.The Pflugerville Fire Department stated just after 9 a.m. that crews were

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Suspect arrested after reported aggravated assault at Hutto Home Depot

A suspect is in custody following a reported aggravated assault at a Home Depot in Hutto Thursday evening, according to police.

Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilitiesYesterday

Austin ISD sees 35 campuses raise letter grades in new TEA accountability scoresYesterday

THIS WEEK

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Pflugerville ISD sees gains in state ratings, models for other districts

Pflugerville ISD (PfISD) earned its highest state accountability ratings in 5 years, and the district now boasts zero F-rated campuses.

Business

Austin’s pop-up wave grows, from roaming matcha carts to apartment ramen nights

Austin entrepreneurs are embracing low-cost pop-ups, from vintage markets to ramen shops, to build community, reduce risk and pursue business dreams.

Community members revisit AISD partnership plan as grades point to state intervention

Some community members are voicing their renewed frustration over the rejection of Austin ISD's planned non-profit partnership at three middle schools strugglin

Business

Katz's begins construction at original West Sixth Street location after 15 years

Katz’s is officially one step closer to returning to Austin, with construction now underway at the restaurant’s original Sixth Street location.

Weekend Check: 3 things to do in Central Texas this weekend

Looking for weekend plans?With the last weekend of summer break upon us, here are three family-friendly events happening across Central Texas this weekend.Zilke

Police release bodycam video, 911 call in NE Austin shootout with suspect

Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a police officer exchanged gunfire with a man accused of pistol-whipping a stranger in northeast Austin on W

Police seek man accused of robbing East Austin business in July

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of robbing a business in East Austin last month.The robbery occurred about 2:56 p.m. Tuesday

Brush fire burns 26 acres in Bastrop County, 98% containedAug 14

Texas releases 2026 A-F school ratings; Central Texas school districts see mixed resultsAug 14

Austin Gamblers bring 3-day PBR Gambler Days to Moody Center, tickets from $34

The Austin Gamblers are transforming Moody Center into the epicenter of Western entertainment on August 21-23. The Gamblers are serving up their fifth annual ho

Hays CISD parents weigh new athletics fees as district cites budget pressures

For the first time, some Hays Consolidated Independent School District parents are factoring athletics fees into what it will cost for their middle or high scho

Fort Hood identifies two pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Salado

Fort Hood officials have identified the two pilots killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado during a maintenance test flight, sparking

Questions remain after stolen ambulance chase ends in fatal I-35 shooting

Questions remain Friday morning about the identity of the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance, how the ambulance was stolen and what happened in th

Data center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it

UT-Austin overhauling core classes but hasn't detailed how new center relates to coursesAug 14

Eanes ISD superintendent discusses strategic planning, school funding challenges for new school yearAug 14

Woman pulled from wreckage after crash onto H-E-B warehouse property

SAN ANTONIO - A woman had to be rescued from a mangled car after an overnight crash sent the vehicle through a fence and onto H-E-B warehouse property on the Northeast Side.Emergency crews were called out shortly after 1

Segura says AISD will scrutinize data and pursue appeals on "F" ratings if possible

The Austin Independent School District released its school accountability ratings a day before the Texas Education Agency’s official release, with the results s

Police arrest alleged repeat shoplifter accused of stealing more than $2K from Manor H-E-B

A Del Valle man is facing multiple theft charges after Manor police say he stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise during five shoplifting incidents at a lo

Round Rock ISD police chief leaves district, interim chief named

Round Rock ISD is searching for a new police chief following the departure of Police Chief Latriesha Grandy, the district confirmed Thursday.

AISD parents react: state takeover possibility triggered by failing ratings at 2 schools

Two Austin ISD schools received their fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating from the state today, opening the possibility of a state takeover.

Houston ISD superintendent responds to teacher's viral video: 'That is why we're here'Aug 13

Deadly Apache Helicopter crash highlights growing Central Texas fire riskAug 13

Pilot injured in small plane crash in Caldwell County

A pilot suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed near FM 671, northwest of Luling, Thursday afternoon, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said.The

Delta to launch Austin's first nonstop service to Paris

Delta Air Lines will begin its first-ever transatlantic route from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport next year, launching daily nonstop service to Paris.Th

Hays County confirms first human West Nile case of 2026

Hays County has recorded its first human case of West Nile virus this year, health officials announced.The Hays County Health Department said it was notified of

AISD reports 5th failing accountability grade at two schools, opening takeover pathway

Austin ISD announced Thursday it received a fifth consecutive "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency at both Webb and Burnet Middle Schools. Pending any app

Lake Travis High School senior dies days after collapsing at football practice

Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has died from complications related to a medical emergency he suffered during football practice earlier this week, t

Trooper fatally shoots driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance after I-35 chaseAug 13

Big Bend border wall: Could construction require blasting through mountains?Aug 13

Boil water notice remains in effect for parts of Manor as testing continues

A boil water notice remains in effect for several areas of Manor Wednesday night as the city waits for water quality testing results.

"A lot of uncertainty": Austin ISD community members await accountability grade release

The countdown is on for the release of school accountability reports from the Texas Education Agency, with parents and educators in Austin bracing for what the

Austin council split over shifting $676K from police raises to new 911 office

Austin City Council members are split over a budget amendment that would shift $676,000 away from proposed Austin Police Department increases to help create a n

Government

Austin utility bills could rise by $137 a year under proposed city budget

Austin utility customers could see higher monthly bills beginning this fall as the Austin City Council considers rate and fee increases for nearly all city-prov

2 soldiers killed in Fort Hood-based helicopter crash near Salado; fire 100% contained

The wildfire sparked by a deadly Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado has burned approximately 155 acres and is now 100% contained, the Bell County She

Texas AG seeks court's protection for surrogate, unborn baby with heart defect

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking protection from a court for a surrogate and an unborn baby with a heart defect to ensure the child receives help.

Suspect in custody after shootout with police in NE Austin

A suspect has been taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting inthe 800 block of Camino La Costa in Northeast Austin Wednesday morning. A shelter-in

More recess, less screen time: Central Texas schools rebalance the classroomAug 12

Austin City Council to vote on $6.6B budget, max property tax hike without electionAug 12

Buc-ee's opens new San Marcos location as fans line up before dawn

Buc-ee's officially opened the doors of its newest Texas travel center Wednesday morning, drawing crowds of fans who lined up before dawn for the chance to be a

Pflugerville lifts Stage 1 restrictions, restoring twice-weekly lawn watering schedule

Pflugerville water customers can once again water their lawns twice a week after the city lifted its Stage 1 water restrictions and returned to its year-round c

Government

Pflugerville City Council delays Flock camera contract vote amid privacy concerns

Pflugerville city leaders are reconsidering whether to continue using license plate reading cameras from Flock Safety, postponing a vote on a new contract after

Former Marine freed from Russian prison arrives in San Antonio

A U.S. Marine behind bars in Russia has been freed — and is now back on American soil.

Hays County reinstates burn ban as wildfire risk increases

Hays County has reinstated a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Austin police identify pedestrian killed on North Lamar Blvd in North AustinAug 12

Austin asks for public input on possible César Chávez Street name changeAug 12

Flat Rock Fire burns 8.6 acres in Burnet County, forward progression stopped

Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of the Flat Rock Fire, an 8.6-acre grass and brush fire in southern Burnet County, officials said Tuesday even

CapMetro Bikeshare gradually resuming service after fire at facility

CapMetro Bikeshare is returning in phases starting Tuesday, nearly three months after a fire at the agency's operations facility knocked the system offline.The

Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules

The fight over how Texas should regulate the rapid growth of data centers is intensifying at the Capitol, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying some of the biggest tech

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire; Tom Vocke named acting chief

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker will retire effective Aug. 31, capping a 40-year career in public safety, according to a city memo.Baker will be out of the office

Motorcyclist dead after SE Austin crash on Sunday

A man died after a single-motorcycle crash in Southeast Austin Sunday night, according to the police department.Officers responded at about 8:50 p.m. to the 470

Man arrested after leading Austin police on chase in stolen vehicle

A 29-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle, according to the Austin Police Department.Officers re

LIVE: Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump administration officials to tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. Ted Cruz and acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will tour Toyota’s San Antonio plant Tuesday, spotlighting a $3.6B investment and teasing a news conference with Texas leaders.