Farmers in Central Texas feel strain from drought, inflation
The National Weather Service is promoting a program called condition monitoring observation report. Essentially, it puts more boots and eyes in the fields.
The National Weather Service is promoting a program called condition monitoring observation report. Essentially, it puts more boots and eyes in the fields.
Dog dies in car during DWI traffic stop in Round Rock
Police say the dog died while an officer was conducing a driving while intoxicated investigation in the 100 block of University Oaks Boulevard on August 7.
Police say the dog died while an officer was conducing a driving while intoxicated investigation in the 100 block of University Oaks Boulevard on August 7.
Hutto Hippos get ready for upcoming high school football season
New head coach Will Compton is leading a team that is coming off a 5-6 season where they lost to eventual state champion Westlake in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
New head coach Will Compton is leading a team that is coming off a 5-6 season where they lost to eventual state champion Westlake in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
Funeral held for Round Rock teen hit, killed by man driving stolen car
More than 100 friends and family gathered to remember 14-year-old Victor Soto.
More than 100 friends and family gathered to remember 14-year-old Victor Soto.
Texas high school football players prepare for heat
The state has strict rules limiting how long a practice can last during periods of high heat.
The state has strict rules limiting how long a practice can last during periods of high heat.
Williamson County tax office adopts new hours starting August 15
According to the new schedule, all four locations will be closed to the public on Wednesdays.
According to the new schedule, all four locations will be closed to the public on Wednesdays.
Rent in Austin: How much you need to make per hour to afford it
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
According to a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, the Austin-Round Rock area is the most expensive area in all of Texas.
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approves over $12K in grants
The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
Williamson County resolution to review LCRA water management plan fails
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
Pct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook issued the resolution for LCRA to move up its review of its water management plan to now instead of in 2025.
San Gabriel Fire burns 445 acres in Williamson County
An investigation determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional sparking from the use of cutting/grinding tools on metal.
An investigation determined the cause of the fire to be unintentional sparking from the use of cutting/grinding tools on metal.
Water capacity to remain above drought stage 2 trigger, LCRA predicts
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Lake storage is currently at 1.16 million acre feet, below the first trigger point for Stage 1, but still well above the 900,000 acre feet amount which triggers a Stage 2 conservation request.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Round Rock
Police say the pedestrian was struck and killed by one of the involved vehicles.
Police say the pedestrian was struck and killed by one of the involved vehicles.
City of Hutto moves into Stage 3 water restrictions
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
The city says the main difference between Stage 2 and Stage 3 is hose-end sprinklers can't be used and watering by hand can only be done on certain days.
Happy, energetic pup looking for his forever home after four years at Leander shelter
Darwin is a happy, energetic six-and-a-half year old dog that's been in the shelter since 2018. He is more than ready for a loving home!
Darwin is a happy, energetic six-and-a-half year old dog that's been in the shelter since 2018. He is more than ready for a loving home!
City of Cedar Park earns perfect AAA bond rating from S&P Global
The city says a bond rating is similar to an individual person or business's credit score and higher bond ratings means the city can issue debt and refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate.
The city says a bond rating is similar to an individual person or business's credit score and higher bond ratings means the city can issue debt and refinance existing debt at a lower interest rate.
Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
Williamson County approves proposal for 5 percent pay increase for elected officials
Sheriff Mike Gleason says law enforcement should be paid competitively like elected officials. If salaries aren't market-competitive, it's hard to attract qualified candidates.
Sheriff Mike Gleason says law enforcement should be paid competitively like elected officials. If salaries aren't market-competitive, it's hard to attract qualified candidates.
COVID exposure closes lobby of Justice of the Peace Precinct in Round Rock
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
The lobby will be closed to the public through Tuesday, August 2 to protect the health and safety of the community.
San Gabriel Fire in Williamson County now 100% contained
Officials thanked “all of the first responders as well as the amazing residents for their outpouring support for the first responders working this fire. They definitely felt the love.”
Officials thanked “all of the first responders as well as the amazing residents for their outpouring support for the first responders working this fire. They definitely felt the love.”
Real estate sales in Austin pause but experts say it's not a bust
The Austin Board of Realtors can provide a comparison from a year ago. June 2021 had less than a month of housing inventory.
The Austin Board of Realtors can provide a comparison from a year ago. June 2021 had less than a month of housing inventory.