Several Central Texas counties announce burn bans
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
If you are in a place without a burn ban and are approved to burn, always have a water source. Keep an eye on barbecue pits and grills, don't throw out cigarette butts, and make sure chains aren't dragging when you drive.
Teen arrested in San Antonio for stealing car in Hays County
A teen was arrested in San Antonio after stealing a car in Driftwood. This comes after two neighborhoods in Hays County seem to have been targeted.
A teen was arrested in San Antonio after stealing a car in Driftwood. This comes after two neighborhoods in Hays County seem to have been targeted.
Man receives 35 years for striking Kyle police officer with metal pipe
He was found guilty of first-degree felony aggravated assault against a public servant and third-degree felony resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.
He was found guilty of first-degree felony aggravated assault against a public servant and third-degree felony resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.
San Marcos opens cooling centers amid record-breaking heat
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
The City of San Marcos is opening a cooling center this week to help people through the triple-digit hot streak.
City of Austin announces $250,000 in grant funding for creative public projects
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Kia thefts: Texans raise awareness after having vehicles stolen recently
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
Burn ban in effect in Kyle for 90 days
During the burn ban, outdoor burning in Kyle is prohibited, says the Kyle Fire Department.
During the burn ban, outdoor burning in Kyle is prohibited, says the Kyle Fire Department.
Dripping Springs launches new website to prepare for upcoming solar eclipses
The city will experience two solar eclipses over the next nine months: an annual solar eclipse on Oct. 14 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
The city will experience two solar eclipses over the next nine months: an annual solar eclipse on Oct. 14 and a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
San Marcos in Stage 3 drought restrictions
Stage 3 drought restrictions went in place Sunday, July 2, says the city of San Marcos.
Stage 3 drought restrictions went in place Sunday, July 2, says the city of San Marcos.
Emergency crews repair gas line break in Kyle
Kyle emergency crews and CenterPoint Energy repaired a gas line that was hit behind a Kohl's Friday morning.
Kyle emergency crews and CenterPoint Energy repaired a gas line that was hit behind a Kohl's Friday morning.
San Antonio registered sex offender arrested in Hays County for child trafficking
A man was arrested for child trafficking in Hays County, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office is also asking for the public’s help in identifying any other possible victims that Cortez may have contacted.
A man was arrested for child trafficking in Hays County, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office is also asking for the public’s help in identifying any other possible victims that Cortez may have contacted.
Arrest made in deadly 2018 Iconic Village fire in San Marcos
Officials say an arrest has been made almost five years after an apartment fire in San Marcos killed five people.
Officials say an arrest has been made almost five years after an apartment fire in San Marcos killed five people.
City of Kyle comprehensive master plan enters prioritization phase
Residents can attend one of two open houses on July 11: 1-3 p.m. at the Texas Pie Company and 5-8 p.m. at Kyle City Hall.
Residents can attend one of two open houses on July 11: 1-3 p.m. at the Texas Pie Company and 5-8 p.m. at Kyle City Hall.
Firework violations could cost residents thousands of dollars
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
Fireworks violations could cost residents thousands of dollars in fines.
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
Hays County jury returns guilty verdict in first fentanyl case
A Hays County jury found a man guilty of possession of fentanyl. This was the county's first fentanyl case.
A Hays County jury found a man guilty of possession of fentanyl. This was the county's first fentanyl case.
Cedar Park, other cities encourage online buyers to use police stations for safe transactions
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
The SafeTrade program launched in 2015 in response to transactions initiated on classified sites that have gone awry.
Man arrested for pointing rifle at woman at Kyle home, prompting SWAT call
The man now faces felony assault and firearm possession charges and had an outstanding warrant for property theft out of Buda.
The man now faces felony assault and firearm possession charges and had an outstanding warrant for property theft out of Buda.
San Marcos police show off drone program, explain how it caught car theft suspects
San Marcos police say their drone program helps with a lot of things like missing persons searches, finding suspects, SWAT calls, and crime scene reconstruction.
San Marcos police say their drone program helps with a lot of things like missing persons searches, finding suspects, SWAT calls, and crime scene reconstruction.