City of Kyles: Kyle attempts to break world record
Hundreds of people named Kyle gathered in Kyle, Texas in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people with the same name.
Things to do in Austin this weekend: May 19 to 21
From Shakespeare in the park and art in the Hill Country to a woodwind concert and whimsical festival, plus margaritas and food trucks -- we've got the scoop on what's happening in and around Austin this weekend.
Texas man pleads guilty to sexually abusing four children
The charge he was convicted of included four victims that ranged in age from three to 14 at the time of the abuse.
Family of Austin 8-year-old who died after car crash sets up foundation in his memory
The family of a boy who died after a car wreck in December has set up a new foundation in his memory.
Heavy rain prompts road closures in Austin, Central Texas
As of 2 p.m., there are 24 road closures in Central Texas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is asking travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Texas couple arrested after fentanyl, narcotics found in home with young children
Kyle police officers were called to a home for a reported fentanyl overdose and found narcotics and two small children under the age of five in the home.
Texas State student shot, killed through wall while sleeping; convicted shooter receives 90 days sentence
Austin Salyer’s neighbor claimed he accidentally fired his gun while modifying it. He turned himself in, but wasn’t arrested.
Central Texas voters approve almost $4B in school bonds
Seventeen Central Texas school districts called bond elections for May, collectively totaling just under $4.193 billion. However, voters have approved just over $3.964 billion so far.
Central Texas elections: School districts decide on multi-million dollar bond packages
School districts in Williamson and Hays counties decided on multi-million dollar bond packages that would improve schools' safety and security, technology, infrastructure and more.
All aboard, artists! City of Kyle hosts railroad depot painting event
Artists age 18 and older can come participate in this free event and paint a picture of the historic depot using an acrylic medium.
Mother's Day events in the Austin area: Where to go to celebrate
Mother's Day is on May 14, and Central Texas restaurants and businesses are gearing up with fun specials and events guaranteed to make Mom smile on her special day.
Grand jury clears officers involved in deadly shooting of former San Marcos police officer
A Hays County Grand Jury concluded its review of the Dec. 25, 2022, shooting incident in which San Marcos police officers shot and killed a former officer.
Teen charged with murder in fentanyl death of 15-year-old Lehman HS student
An 18-year-old is facing a murder charge and two other charges in the fentanyl poisoning death of a Lehman High School student.
Central Texans have a couple of weeks left to protest their property's tax assessment
House Bill 2 would tighten up the cap on yearly assessments. Senate Bill 3 would raise the state’s homestead exemption — the amount of a home’s value that can’t be taxed by school districts.
Hamilton Pool, Jacob's Well closed to swimmers
Visitors are not allowed to enter the water in the Hamilton Pool Preserve and Jacob's Well.
Treaty Oak Distilling offering tastings, tours, events and more
Treaty Oak Ranch in Dripping Springs includes two bars, a restaurant, and a production facility where they make craft whiskey and gin.
Hays County Animal Control's small crew fights population growth and call increase
Hays County Animal Control is responsible for investing reports of animal bits, quarantining potential rabies cases, issuing citations and transporting animals to shelters. They say they need more officers on duty to combat the county's population growth.
Austin weather: Lots of hail, strong winds move through Central Texas
The National Weather Service upgraded Central Texas to a Level 3, enhanced risk, of severe weather, which meant very large hail, damaging winds, and possibly even an isolated tornado on Friday, April 28.
Man involved in 2020 officer-involved shooting receives 2 life sentences
Jeffrey Alan Scott Jr. was convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault of a public servant last week and agreed to accept the two life sentences, says the Hays County Criminal District Attorney's office.
Camp Lucy: Hill Country retreat full of history, activities and hidden gems
What started as a wedding venue in 2010 has become a nearly 300-acre Hill Country retreat full of history, activities and hidden gems.