Cedar Park police launch 'Bring Me Home' service to help children, intellectually disabled adults
Bring Me Home is a free program intended to help officers find and safely return people who need extra assistance as quickly as possible when they wander away from their family or caregivers.
Do not drink and drive, law enforcement warns Texans
With St. Patrick's Day, Spring Break and South by Southwest in full swing, law enforcement agencies across Central Texas create campaigns and programs that hope to discourage people from drinking and driving.
Cedar Park company to make 2 trips to the moon with new NASA contract
Firefly Aerospace CEO Bill Weber says they have a new $112 million contract with NASA. The space agency wants Blue Ghost 2 ready for launch in 2026.
RRISD to hold in-person fentanyl awareness event April 3
The meeting will focus on fentanyl awareness, prevention and resource information. Narcan and medical disposable bags will also be available on a first come, first served basis for adults.
Round Rock pawn shop robbery suspect arrested in Austin
38-year-old Jerry Rendon was arrested in South Austin for a robbery at a Round Rock pawn shop earlier this week.
'Fentanyl kills' billboard in Jarrell provides important warning for teens, parents
Now, as vehicles flash by on the interstate, a message on the electronic billboard shows a warning. 200 deaths a day, "fentanyl kills, just ask my mom."
6 Texans charged in stolen identity tax fraud scheme; over $100M sought from IRS
A federal grand jury in Austin returned an indictment charging seven people with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and crimes arising out of their scheme to defraud the IRS using stolen identities.
Williamson County celebrates 175th anniversary with a mural
The mural, painted on the side of the Williamson County tax office, reflects the past and present of the county and its community.
Suspect steals catalytic converter off nonprofit van that helps seniors
Senior Access, a nonprofit that helps seniors maintain independence, is now out thousands on dollars after someone sawed off the catalytic converter of one of their vans.
Williamson County throws 175th birthday party
Over the past 17 and a half decades, a lot has happened in Williamson County, which is marking the anniversary of its founding with a two-day event in Georgetown, including a public painting project.
Georgetown ISD to host student job fairs April 17-18
Students will have the chance to meet with more than 100 local businesses to learn about summer employment and internship opportunities.
Williamson County celebrates 175th anniversary March 10-11
Williamson County will be hosting events March 10 and 11 honoring the founding of the county in 1848.
Granger ISD students testify for SB 68 allowing absences for 'career shadowing days'
Students from Granger ISD testified for Senate Bill 68. It would allow juniors and seniors in high school to take excused absences for “career shadowing days.”
Burnet Co. waives fees for late property tax payments due to ice storm
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
WilCo deputy helps catch 4 'jugging' robbery suspects headed out of town
Deputy Feldmann said it happened in December in Cedar Park, a jugging incident that turned into a robbery.
Elderly Taylor couple receives new roof thanks to veterans assistance program
A little more than 400 veterans have been helped by the program which began in 2016.
WCRAS invites public to foster dogs for 'Spring Fling' weekend
Families can foster a medium-to-large adult dog for the weekend and then decide to either bring the animal back or make them a permanent member of the family.
ACC Round Rock Campus reopens at noon after storm-related power outage
Austin Community College's Round Rock Campus was closed until noon Friday due to an ongoing power outage after last night's storm.
Central Texas school districts cancel afterschool activities due to severe weather
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
Central Texas weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds head out of CTX, cold front comes in
Heavy rain and gusty winds were seen throughout Thursday evening, as a cold front now comes into Central Texas.