Austin Wildlife Rescue releases raccoon back into the wild after monthlong recovery
A raccoon that arrived at Austin Wildlife Rescue with "significant head trauma" has been released back into the wild after more than six wee…
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Williamson County issues countywide burn ban
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban on Tuesday due to increased drought conditions.The order can remain i…
Austin ISD begins school year with 11 campus closures, thousands reassigned
Austin ISD students returned to class for the first day of school as the district began a major transition: 11 campuses have closed, sending…
San Marcos police break up large "truck meet" gathering at new Buc-ee's
San Marcos police shut down a large, unsanctioned "truck meet" that drew hundreds of vehicles to the city's new Buc-ee's travel center Satur…
Leander ISD board puts 3-cent tax rate election on November ballot
Leander ISD voters will decide in November whether to raise the district’s tax rate by 3 cents in a voter-approved tax rate election, a move…
Big Bend National Park construction paused after 'heartbreaking’ bulldozer video
SAN ANTONIO — Video many are calling heartbreaking has become the image at the center of the fight over border infrastructure inside Big Ben…
Jalapeño recall hits Central Texas grocery stores, no confirmed cases in Austin yet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an outbreak of salmonella linked to jalapeños, causing grocery stores to recall …
Four displaced after Southeast Austin apartment fire
Four people are temporarily displaced after an apartment building caught on fire in southeast Austin Monday morning, according to the fire d…
The Receipts: Residents question safety at Austin luxury tower
Residents at one of downtown Austin’s newest luxury towers say they are paying thousands of dollars a month while dealing with repeated powe…
H-E-B Preps for Back to School with Teacher Discounts, Kid’s Day, Education Awards, & more
As Texans make the most of the last weeks of summer, parents and educators are already looking ahead to the school year, and H-E-B is ready …
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 releas…
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 stat…