Oak Grove Fire: Residents forced to evacuate as crews battle wildfire

One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."

Water pipe leaks at San Marcos parks during Stage 3 drought

The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.

Scammers posing as law enforcement in Hays County: police

Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.

Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials

The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.

Additional charges filed in Hays County against San Antonio registered sex offender

Diego Cortez, a registered sex offender, now faces ten additional charges of possession of child pornography and first-degree felony sex abuse of child continuous of a victim under 14 years old.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.