Texas State awarded $1.5M to help former students complete degrees
The $1.5 million will directly support Bring Bobcats Back, a program created in 2018 to encourage students to return and finish their degrees.
Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate
County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.
Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies
School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.
More than 70 dogs transported from Texas shelters to Florida
Volunteers transported the dogs from “rural shelters” across the state to the San Marcos Regional Airport, where Wings of Rescue flew them to Florida.
Resources for Austin residents impacted by severe winter storm
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has released several resources for the many Austinites still feeling the effects of the February 2021 severe winter storm.
San Marcos police investigating 4 weekend deadly conduct incidents
The San Marcos Police Department is asking the public for help with information related to four deadly conduct incidents that happened on February 27 and February 28.
Mission Buda Cares distributes more than 21K meals to community
Volunteers in Buda said they are doing what they can to make sure those who are in need of a warm meal don't go hungry.
Four counties host mass drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at COTA
The four county judges working to put this on said this is a major step in getting COVID-19 vaccines out to the community.
Third person involved in Texas State football player's death arrested
Christopher Lee Williams, 19, of Manor, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force on Feb. 25 in Manor.
ICT ‘projecting hundreds of thousands of claims’ after winter weather
The Insurance Council of Texas is “projecting hundreds of thousands of claims,” after winter weather resulted in broken pipes, water damage, and car crashes.
Homeless vets, others in Hays County get help during winter storm
The Hays County Veterans Services Office helped coordinate efforts with organizations and individuals to help those impacted by the severe weather.
City of Kyle lifts boil water notice, quality of water restored
The city has provided the TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of Monday.
City of Buda lifts boil water notice
Officials say the public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by the public water system.
Massive cleanup effort begins to help homeowners recover from damage
Homeowners in Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties will be able to request help with removing fallen trees, limbs, and other storm-related damage.
Boil water advisory lifted for City of San Marcos water customers
Lab results returned Sunday confirmed no contamination had occurred, says the city.
Central Texas Food Bank to hold two distributions in Del Valle, Kyle
The Central Texas Food Bank is holding two emergency food distributions this weekend, one in Kyle and one in Del Valle.
Several Central Texas cities issue boil water notices
Several Central Texas cities have issued a boil water notice after power outages caused issues at distribution plants.
COVID-19 vaccination sites adjusting due to winter weather
COVID-19 vaccination sites in Central Texas are adjusting their services due to the winter weather.
Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink
Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.