Austin house explosion: Propane leak blamed for blast, officials say

The Travis County Fire Marshal's Office says that a propane leak was to blame for the house explosion in Northwest Austin over the weekend.

Austin weather: Easter weekend forecast

Things will be very warm and humid on Friday before a chance of rain and storms this weekend.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600

State health officials said fewer than 30 of the cases identified by the state were considered "actively infectious."

Austin Metcalf's family targeted by 'swatting' call Thursday, Frisco police say

Frisco police were called to the home of 17-year-old stabbing victim Austin Metcalf's family on Thursday. It was later determined to be a 'swatting' call.

Leander ISD expects to remain in budget deficit despite additional funding

The Leander ISD superintendent spoke about the Texas House approving the school choice bill and the bill for more funding to school districts.

Austin house explosion: Neighbors speak about the damage to their homes

Neighbors of the Northwest Austin house that exploded on April 13 are speaking out about the damage. One family said their loved one is still in the hospital recovering from her injuries.

Lockhart volleyball coach arrested for sex crime involving a child

A volleyball coach in the Lockhart area was arrested for “sexual performance of a child," the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said.

Man with drugs, homemade guns arrested in Kyle, police say

A man was arrested and charged after several drugs and untraceable guns were found in his possession in Kyle, police said.

Texas Border Patrol finds nearly $9M in meth in Mexican squash shipment

A shipment of chayote, a squash native to Mexico, was seized after border patrol officers found more than 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in the cargo.

Central Texas Food Bank loses federal funding

The federal government is taking a bite out of funding. The United States Department of Agriculture has cut money from flowing into two main programs.

TxDOT campaign looks to raise awareness about safe driving near work zones

TxDOT's latest campaign is looking to raise awareness about safe driving near work zones on Texas roadways ahead of Work Zone Awareness Week.

Suspect in UT Austin campus attacks faces new charges

More victims are coming forward claiming a former UT student physically hurt them near the UT campus.

Wishbone Bridge construction update
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The structure of Wishbone Bridge, which is next to Longhorn Dam, is coming together.