Child bitten by rabid skunk in Central Texas
Officials are reminding people to use caution outdoors and talk to their kids about the dangers of rabies after a child was bitten by a rabid skunk in Lee County.
Lee County Sheriff resigns; county accepting applications
On June 29, Sheriff Casey Goetz submitted a letter of resignation to County Judge Frank Malinak, citing personal reasons for his decision to step down.
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.
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.
Parents express concerns after Texas bus driver hits another car with 14 students inside
The Giddings ISD bus driver behind the wheel has been charged with DWI in connection to the crash.
Texas school bus driver charged with DWI after crashing into car with students inside, police say
A Giddings ISD bus driver was charged with a DWI after crashing into another car with students inside, police said.
Central Texas weather: Storm system moving through eastern counties
A section of Bastrop County and Lee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m. Adaleigh Rowe has the details.
Biden partially approves Abbott's major disaster declaration request for Texas ice storm
Abbott originally requested assistance for 23 counties, but the White House approved access to FEMA's public assistance program for just 13.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.
Central Texas weather: Winter Storm Warning extended through Thursday as ice threat increases
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of Central Texas through Thursday, February 2 at 10 a.m.
Threat closes Central Texas school district, officials to file charges
Investigators with the Lee County Sheriff's Office say they got a report of a man who sent pictures of guns to students on Snapchat and talked about bringing weapons to school to commit mass murder.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Texas store clerk arrested on multiple counts of selling alcohol to minors
Deepak Sidgel, 39, of Pflugerville, faces a total of five counts of selling alcohol to minors. He worked at the Lexington Food Mart on Highway 77 in Lexington.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Central Texas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, large hail likely
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
Authorities use drone to fly inside home following deadly shooting in Lee County
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, when a deputy and a state trooper tried to apprehend Perez, there was a chase. Shots were fired, and the deputy was struck in the neck.
Lee County deputy injured after shootout with suspect
A Lee County deputy has been hospitalized after a shooting in Dime Box. The suspect involved in the incident was killed.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for several Central Texas counties
NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Central Texas area. Hail and winds up to 60 mph is expected.
Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.