Burn ban in Hays County through Jan. 20

A burn ban is in effect for Hays County from now into next year due to an increased risk of wildfire.

Where can I see holiday lights in Central Texas?

The 2025 holiday season is here and with it comes lighting displays, parades and events, including here in Central Texas.

Texas State Bobcats on stage with return of 'Beauty and the Beast' in Austin

The classic fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast" is being performed at UT Austin's Bass Concert Hall. The musical features actors out of Texas State University's theater program.

San Marcos' Christmas lighting ceremony

Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.

Austin man sentenced to 60 years for drug-related charges

An Austin man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for delivery of fentanyl and possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Hays County SWAT team arrests man accused of assaulting his 90-year-old mother

A man was taken into custody following a SWAT incident in Hays County. The sheriff's office said the suspect assaulted his 90-year-old mother.

Mother of teen shot 30 times disappointed in murderer's plea deal

The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison.

Shelter-in-place lifted in Wimberly

The Hays County Sheriff's Office lifted a shelter-in-place order Sunday after a law enforcement response in Wimberley was determined to be a mental health issue with no danger to the public.

Hays County man gets over 200 years in prison for sexually assaulting teen girl

A Hays County man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison for three felonies related to the repeated drugging and sexual assault of a teenage girl.

Kyle road rage incidents: 1 arrested, 1 other suspect still at large

A man was arrested after a road rage investigation in Kyle, police said. Another road rage suspect is still at large in a separate road rage incident.

Flood Watch on the horizon for south Central Texas

Prepare for a Flood Watch and potential Flood Warnings later this week as a storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, says the National Weather Service.

Suspect identified in downtown San Marcos shooting

Police have identified two suspects and arrested another in connection to the violent Halloween weekend in San Marcos. One suspect is being sought by US Marshals.