Pope Leo XIV announces next Bishop of the Diocese of Austin

The Holy See has announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Austin.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin will be banned July 4th.

Fireworks safety urged ahead of July 4th weekend

The sights, sounds, and smells of fireworks come with the beautiful way Americans celebrate Independence Day. But those big shows in the sky are often better left to the professionals.

16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event
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The 16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event is happening on Lake Austin with more than 200 paddlers. Attendees will complete a 21-mile paddle to raise money and awareness for mental health therapy for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.

School bus drivers compete in annual safety competition
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Elite school bus drivers from across North America are gathered in Hays County, Texas, to compete in a national skills competition emphasizing safety, set against the backdrop of a community still impacted by a tragic bus crash earlier this year.

Salvation Army helps central Texans beat heat
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Beating the Texas heat isn?t easy, especially if you don?t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.

Businesses partner with Salvation Army to help central Texans beat the heat

Beating the Texas heat isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.