Flu outbreak closes Thorndale Independent School District
The district had 40 kids out sick with the flu Friday and by Monday afternoon they had 80.
Fourth of July holiday prompts talk of firework safety
The Fourth of July is Thursday and odds are you'll head to a fireworks show or set off some of your own. Now is the time to be thinking about firework safety.
Legal hemp could affect Texas' drug detection dogs
With the legalization of hemp taking place in Texas only three weeks ago, there is still a lot prosecutors have to figure out.
Texas removing hemp from controlled substance list on April 5
In two weeks, hemp will no longer be considered a controlled substance in Texas, but there are still several questions the state legislature will need to clear up when it comes to the production of hemp.
Guardian Program starts in Thorndale ISD
When school starts Wednesday in Thorndale some staff members will not only have a lesson plan, a few will be armed.
Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions
The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.
Winter chill leads to emergency calls
The colder temperatures have proven dangerous for some. Since Christmas, EMS has responded to numerous weather-related calls.
LIST: Closures and delays of Central Texas schools
The following is a list of closures and delays for schools in the Central Texas area.
Cancellations and delayed starts due to the weather
Due to the potential for heavy rains and water, the following schools will delay the start of school:
Local police departments providing Craigslist users safe place to meet
Websites like Craigslist can be an awesome tool or a quick way to find yourself in a scary situation. Several local police departments have an idea they hope will keep you safe.
Law enforcement agencies joining efforts to deter DWIs over July 4th weekend
Several Central Texas law enforcement agencies are joining efforts to curb impaired driving on the roadways and impaired boating on waterways. The DWI initiative began at 9 a.m. on July 3 and ends ...
Pedestrian killed in high speed police chase
A police chase from Caldwell to Milam County leaves one person dead.The driver, John Fitzgerald Page Jr, of Temple, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, and evading arrest with a vehicle res...
After-school activities canceled and some schools closed due to weather
A Winter Weather advisory is in effect for several counties. The weather caused several districts to close for the day and districts that did hold classes to cancel after-school activities.