Thousands lose power in WilCo in nearly triple-digit temps

Thousands of people in Williamson County dealt with power outages on Tuesday, May 13. It came just as temperatures reached nearly triple digits for the first time this year.

Killeen fire captain killed in crash; man charged with intoxication manslaughter

A Killeen fire captain was killed in a crash on Mother's Day, just shortly after welcoming his fifth child into the world. Another man has been arrested for intoxication manslaughter in connection with the crash.

Man killed while riding CapMetro bus in South Austin: APD

Police said officers responded to the 500 block of S Lamar Blvd. after receiving multiple calls about a man covered in blood on a CapMetro bus.

Travis County fire officials launch wildfire readiness initiative

Travis County fire officials want you to be ready for wildfire season. They shared how homebuilders and property owners can protect buildings from fire danger.

Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer

A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed

Mother of victim killed while trying to recover stolen car in Del Valle speaks out

Austin police have arrested two boys in connection to the murder of a man who was shot and run over while trying to recover his family’s stolen car in Del Valle.

West Nile: Annual mosquito trapping season starts in Williamson County

The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has started its annual mosquito trapping season and testing for West Nile virus.

Bill to track citizenship of patients in Texas hospitals fails in House

A bill that would codify Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect citizenship information on its patients failed in the House after a successful parliamentary challenge Tuesday night.

Fox bites person in Hays County, tests positive for rabies: sheriff

A fox that bit someone in Hays County has tested positive for rabies, officials say. This is the second reported fox attack in the county in the last week.

How to take care of your body, heart amid heat wave in Austin

Central Texas is dealing with a heat wave, causing temperatures to soar into triple-digits. An Austin cardiologist spoke about what you can do to take care of your body and heart this summer.

Final suspect pleads guilty in scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas car tags

An undocumented immigrant in Houston is the final suspect to be convicted in a nationwide scheme to sell fake Texas paper vehicle tags, officials say.

Uvalde DA sues Border Patrol to allow agents to testify in Robb Elementary case

The Uvalde District Attorney has filed suit against U.S. Border Patrol in an effort to get three agents to testify in criminal cases related to the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary.