Mass COVID-19 vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas

The COTA hub is a coordinated effort between Travis, Bastrop, Hays and Caldwell counties that could provide a statewide model to help rural counties

Texas State awarded $1.5M to help former students complete degrees

The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.

Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate

County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.

Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies

School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.

More than 70 dogs transported from Texas shelters to Florida 

Volunteers transported the dogs from “rural shelters” across the state to the San Marcos Regional Airport, where Wings of Rescue flew them to Florida.

Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm

The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has released several resources for the many Austinites still feeling the effects of the February 2021 severe winter storm.

San Marcos police investigating 4 weekend deadly conduct incidents

The San Marcos Police Department is asking the public for help with information related to four deadly conduct incidents that happened on February 27 and February 28.

Mission Buda Cares distributes more than 21K meals to community

Volunteers in Buda said they are doing what they can to make sure those who are in need of a warm meal don't go hungry. 

Four counties host mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at COTA

The four county judges working to put this on said this is a major step in getting COVID-19 vaccines out to the community.

Third person involved in Texas State football player's death arrested

Christopher Lee Williams, 19, of Manor, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on Feb. 25 in Manor.

ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather

The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.

Homeless vets, others in Hays County get help during winter storm

The Hays County Veterans Services Office helped coordinate efforts with organizations and individuals to help those impacted by the severe weather.

City of Kyle lifts boil water notice, quality of water restored

The city has provided the TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of Monday.

City of Buda lifts boil water notice

Officials say the public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by the public water system.

Massive cleanup effort begins to help homeowners recover from damage

Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.

Several Central Texas cities issue boil water notices

Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.