Suspected killer's case not going through court system quickly, judge says

A Travis County judge warned a murder victim’s mother that the suspected killer’s case is not going to go through the court system quickly.

Round Rock ISD reminds drivers of back-to-school safety

Central Texas students are heading back to school, and the first assignment of the new school year involved law enforcement officers reminding drivers about the school zone rules.

Kyle car burglary suspects arrested after police chase ends in crash

The burglary suspects led police on a chase, which ended when the car crashed into a light pole in Austin. Two stolen handguns and drugs were found inside of the car.

Buda deadly shooting leaves child dead; suspect at large

A child is dead after a shooting in Buda and the Hays County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is still at large.

Issues with Central Texas 911 lines caused by 'random attack'

911 lines in Central Texas experienced technical difficulties on Sunday, August 4, due to a random attack, a spokesperson for Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) said.

Teen who posted bond on 2023 murder charge is back behind bars in Hays County

A teen charged with murdering a man in May 2023 was later released on bond. A year later, the teen is back behind bars charged with multiple felonies in Hays County.

Man arrested for robbing San Marcos gas station

A 27-year-old man was arrested for robbing a gas station in San Marcos, deputies said.

Texas lawmakers look at ownership of land by foreign entities

According to a recent report, 5.3 million acres in Texas are foreign-owned. In Central Texas, there's about 7,000 acres of agricultural land in Hays and Caldwell counties with ownership linked to China.

West Nile virus found in Hays County mosquito pools

These are the first reported West Nile-positive tests of the 2024 season in Hays County. Last year, there were no positive West Nile virus mosquito pools in the county, according to the county health district.

Texas State offering new aviation science program this fall

Texas State is partnering with Coast Flight Training and the San Marcos Regional Airport. The four-year degree is a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science with an aviation science concentration.