Texas DPS arrested 15 suspected gang members in the Austin area for allegedly distributing meth, seizing drugs, weapons, and cash.

TxDOT said the MoKan corridor cannot be exclusively rail without an accessory road project, affecting Capital Metro’s Project Connect plans.

El Paso-area activists held a block-party protest against Meta’s planned data center construction, citing pollution and water concerns, and urging a moratorium.

A Knoxville grandmother sued Knox County and deputies, alleging her Netflix “On Patrol: Live” arrest was staged using a stale warrant.

The article provides guidance on accessing Hays County jail rosters, booking photos, and inmate information through public records portals.

Taylor police charged Jesse Jackson with murder after he struck and killed 81-year-old James Killough in a parking lot crash.

Austin police fatally shot an unarmed 17-year-old at a northeast park after a 911 call about a possible gun.

Birding activities in the Austin area are expanding through walks and events, including trips with Travis Audubon Society.

A $28.2 million mixed-use construction deal was approved for the 254-acre Highlands development in Marble Falls.

Comal ISD updated progress on a safety task force after a March 30 shooting at Hill Country College Prep High School in Comal County.

An Austin wildlife professional says animal sightings are increasing and attributes the trend to seasonal factors and local conditions.

Austin’s Texas State Surplus Store sells items confiscated or lost at airports, including knives, electronics, and office equipment.

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to re-detain a Georgetown scholar arrested by ICE, upholding an earlier release on bail.

NRP Group broke ground on Catalina, a 336-unit affordable housing project in Travis County near Austin, in partnership with the Housing Authority of Travis County.

Canyon Lake officials urged cautious swimming after heavy July rain and flooding raised concerns about water quality and debris.

A three-vehicle head-on crash in Edwards County, involving a Jeep and two other vehicles, left one woman dead and others injured.

An auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 288 at Elgin left at least one person dead, according to Houston officials.

New Braunfels residents are praised for community events, including a World Environment Day celebration and recognition of a longtime restaurant employee.

A Travis County-focused piece discusses how mugshot sharing, public records, and third-party aggregators affect digital privacy and perceptions of arrests.

Austin extended a boating waterway ban on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and the Colorado River downstream of Longhorn Dam through Saturday at 5 p.m.

Texas DPS added Ruben Calzada Hernandez, accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list.

Austin City Council reviewed plans for the East Austin Dog’s Head development as residents protested environmental impacts and possible displacement.

Barton Hills Elementary students and alumni in Austin perform Grateful Dead songs, including “Touch of Grey,” as the choir’s signature tradition.

An Austin-educated director helped correct a historical marker in Texas by addressing inaccuracies in its information.

Stars & Stripes Drive-in Theatre in New Braunfels offers nostalgic, family-friendly double features on Fridays and Saturdays with movies and onsite food.

A 15-year-old was arrested in New Braunfels after police say he displayed a handgun during a confrontation outside a Target and hid it at a nearby theater.

Nordstrom Rack is planned to open at Creekside in 2027.

Leander ISD trustees approved Rutledge Elementary principal Jessica Schock as an area superintendent with expanded leadership duties.

Diode Ventures withdrew a proposed Henderson County data center near Cedar Creek Lake after residents and officials said it did not meet standards.

Travis County DA filed a motion to revoke juror payouts of nearly $27,000 each tied to a dropped evidence tampering case.

Trial testimony is scheduled for Oct. 29 for Shane James, accused of killing six people in the 2023 Austin and San Antonio shooting spree.

Burnet CISD and Marble Falls ISD reapproved armed handgun-certified guardians to meet Texas school security requirements under HB 3.

TxDOT plans major I-35 nighttime and weekend closures near Fort Sam Houston and Loop 410, with detours for drivers.

Austin City Council will vote Thursday on creating a TIRZ to allow Amazon’s Dog’s Head development along the Colorado River in Southeast Austin.

Austin’s Let’s Fund Good festival will hold 12 $10 events from Friday through Aug. 30 to raise money for local nonprofits.

Williamson County, Illinois property tax payments are due by February 28, 2025, with USPS postmarks accepted as proof.

Williamson County commissioners appointed Catherine Totty as county tax assessor-collector after Larry Gaddes resigned.

Williamson County opened a new $90 million administration building and extended Wilco Way by 2,500 feet in Georgetown.

Austin’s Human Resources Director Joya Hayes plans to retire July 29, with Rebecca Kennedy continuing as interim director.

The City of Lakeway adopted Euna Budget to speed major budget updates and improve access to budget-to-actual information for departments.

Austin City Council is set to approve an independent firm’s citywide efficiency audit on July 30 amid a November ballot push for charter-based audits.

Data Center Action Coalition sued Guadalupe County and commissioners over approval of CloudBurst and Palomino Alpha data center agreements under open-meetings, conflict-of-interest, and tax-code claims.

A regional study in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area considers future commuter bus routes to reduce I-35 congestion, without approved funding.

A third mosquito trap in Hays County tested positive for West Nile virus, with no human cases reported so far in 2026.

Austin ISD proposed immediately closing Paredes Middle School after its fourth consecutive F grade, with students reassigned to other campuses.

An Austin mother is seeking justice after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed July 4 on East Braker Lane, with no suspect identified.

Hays County officials say escaped inmate Xavier Isiah Gutierrez is back in custody after posing as another inmate.

A worker died after an apparent trench accident at a New Braunfels worksite in the 600 block of Gold Coast Drive.

Canyon Lake reached 100% of its conservation pool for the first time since November 2021 after heavy rain and flooding.

Southwest will launch a new Austin-to-San José, Costa Rica nonstop flight starting March 13, expanding Central Texas Caribbean access.

Sweet Home Missionary Baptist in West Austin held its annual 155-year homecoming celebration amid Clarksville’s long history of gentrification and resistance.

About 75 people held a vigil in Austin after the city removed rainbow crosswalks ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.

An Austin restaurant pop-up is recreating the Golden Girls kitchen for customers.

Austin's Downtown Commission proposes a Central Presbyterian church 'green room' to support musicians with a sober waiting area downtown.

Austin plans to start this week redeveloping the former Home Depot site in St. Johns with 500+ housing units and an expanded park.

Austin Police issued an Amber Alert for missing 1-year-old Taelin Calloway-Sorrells last seen near 1000 Park Plaza Drive.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is beginning use of the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager to replace paper flight strips with touchscreen tracking.

Rebecca Creek Christian Ministries in far west Comal County received a three-year $150,000 McKenna Foundation grant to expand on-campus early childcare.

Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes announced she is battling Stage 2 breast cancer and will continue treatment while resuming duties.

South Austin homeowners report repeated flooding after a drainage ditch clog, disputing maintenance responsibility between the city and others.

A San Marcos manhunt ended with the arrest of Dejon Darnell Holland, a Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive, after a shelter-in-place.

James Talarico endorsed reparations during a DeSoto campaign stop amid scrutiny of his black voter outreach.

New Braunfels police seek a burglary suspect in the April 30 theft of cash and cards from Freddy C's Bar & Patio.

ICON, Lennar, and BIG built a 100-home 3D-printed wall-system community at Wolf Ranch in Georgetown, Texas.

A parent challenging Comal ISD’s school-safety record requests says the district’s estimated public-records search costs reached six figures.

A Georgetown car seat safety event inspected 38 child seats and distributed 24 replacements to help protect 38 local families from injury and fatalities.

San Marcos lifted a shelter-in-place order after U.S. Marshals arrested armed fugitive Dejon Darnell Holland on an aggravated assault with deadly weapon warrant.

Investigations into Fayette County Public Schools’ multi-year accounting and budget crisis continue, with a final deficit figure expected in September.

Mystic Shores residents in Comal County oppose a Juniper Ranch wastewater plant permit renewal over fears of impacts to Canyon Lake.

New Braunfels held a Party for the Planet at Fischer Park to teach families about conservation, sustainability, and Edwards Aquifer protection.

Austin Police are investigating a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex where one man was found dead after reports of shots fired.

A roundup of Highland Lakes government meeting agendas lists items including budgets, school trustee actions, groundwater drought stages, and city council proposals.

Sound Unseen Austin announced its 2026 lineup for its musical film festival.

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking foster homes for pets rescued from floods.

Sound Unseen’s 6th Annual Austin Film + Music Festival runs August 6-9, showcasing music documentaries, films, and videos.

Gruene Music & Wine Fest is returning for its 40th year.

Comal ISD plans a Tuesday job fair for hiring bus drivers, allowing applicants to try driving in a controlled course.

Seguin police said a convenience store owner was arrested for allegedly pointing a BB gun at a customer during a price dispute.

Courtney Clenney seeks to block prosecutors from using alleged prior violent incidents in her 2022 murder trial, citing self-defense claims.