CENTRAL TEXAS

The CEO of a North Texas construction firm and his two children were killed in a crash in Blanco County while they were on their way to visit family for Thanksgiving, according to company officials and media reports.

David Elder takes you on a palate-pleasing adventure

A deer hunter in Central Texas had a chilling encounter during a hunt.

A report from Department of Family and Protective Services watchdogs paints a picture of a roughshod safety-net system that is unprepared to protect its youthful charges from predators and unable to keep them from endangering themselves.

A Texas man has been convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Moroccan immigrant who had pulled into his driveway.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old student as a possible overdose, according to the superintendent of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.

Downtown Austin will host country music stars and other celebrities next spring when the CMT Music Awards rolls into town.

By the time we get to October, San Antonians should turn their attention to the Pacific when it comes to rain chances.

A Central Texas man was sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $700,000 from his employer, according to federal authorities.

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The new medical facility, to be located in downtown Austin, will help expand the University of Texas System’s reputed cancer center outside of the Houston area.

At least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s disaster declaration allows included counties to access state resources to fight wildfires.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to New Braunfels for some of the best seafood you can find in Central Texas at McAdoo’s Seafood Company.

A 200-acre wildfire in Caldwell County is now 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

A man from Austin was found dead at the Arches National Park in Utah last week, according to the National Park Service.

At least one home was destroyed in the Hays County wildfire that grew to 400 acres on Sunday.

The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs, but a winning $4 million ticket was sold in Central Texas.

Grant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.

The women, believed to be the first to testify about an abortion ban’s impact on their pregnancy since 1973, are seeking to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion.

Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care for kids following prohibitions on abortion.

Police in the Central Texas city of Lakeway are investigating a death at a golf course.

Austin-based VA Claims Insider says it has helped hundreds of thousands of clients. It has also touched off complaints and investigations.

The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan will provide a data-driven vision for conservation efforts for the region’s most important and defining natural resources.

The Stock Market Game provides students with the opportunity to learn the value of long-term investing through an online educational program offered to teachers in Central Texas.

An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 7-year-old girl who was abducted in Temple on Tuesday.

Many Texas residents can opt for a variety of different educational programs that are shorter, more appropriate to their needs and often cost less than a bachelor’s degree.

Students with disabilities can find success in college, live independently and get jobs with the right kind of help. Here are college programs that provide support.

A man was found dead in Stillhouse Lake in Central Texas after his wife reported him missing last week, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.

A fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.

A Cameron police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence shooting overnight, according to the Milam County sheriff.

Campers can have s’more fun at Texas State Parks’ centennial birthday party.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in the death of a Hays CISD high school student who overdosed on fentanyl last month, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

The University of Texas Board of Regents is expected to vote on the demolition of the Frank Erwin Center, the 1977 multi-purpose venue that was replaced by the Moody Center.

Storms in Central Texas Wednesday evening dumped giant hail in the Waco area and one homeowner caught it on video.

Gov. Greg Abbott, who requested a federal disaster declaration for 23 counties, called it a critical first step in the recovery.

H-E-B is rebranding its convenience stores to include fresher food options like prepared meals and produce.

The City of Kyle is trying to fill its city limits with Kyles in an attempt at a Guinness World Record.

Canyon Lake is a popular destination for people in the San Antonio area, but the state health department is warning about the possible dangers of consuming its fish.

In South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.

In South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.

Some bans and advisories are in place for fish caught in parts of San Antonio, Central Texas, South Texas and along the Gulf Coast.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared the bracted twistflower, native to the Edwards Plateau, a threatened species, a month after putting another Texas plant on the endangered list.

An elderly man was reported missing on Easter in Central Texas, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in their search.

A Texas man was arrested after his gun went off at a restaurant and injured people, including kids, police said.

A Cibolo Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher has been nominated for the 2023 Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award by The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.

Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

A person was rescued and airlifted to the hospital after falling 20 feet off a cliff near Hamilton Creek in the Hill Country.

The world’s largest bat colony can be found just 20 minutes outside of San Antonio and there are select dates over the summer when you can visit.

A Central Texas man was killed this week during a plane crash in central Florida, sheriff’s officials said.

A train derailed in Travis County on Monday morning, causing a small gravel spill and road closure.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

A CLEAR Alert was issued on Wednesday morning for a 42-year-old woman who disappeared in Central Texas.

Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.

A North Texas man was sentenced to prison for trying to blow up a natural gas pipeline in Hays County, authorities say.

The city originally said it would restore all power by 6 p.m. Friday. But more than 75,000 customers are still without electricity Saturday morning.

Severe weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

As tens of thousands of households and businesses face a third day in the dark, Austin leaders say they will improve emergency communications. But residents and critics have little patience for bungled warnings.

Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, H-E-B will close the following stores in the Hill Country at 9 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

School closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.

San Antonio is in prime location for pollen allergies from mountain cedar, Texas’ most misunderstood tree

A Central Texas man who persuaded a minor to record a sexually explicit video has been sentenced to prison.

Authorities have arrested two teenagers after a man and his son were found dead in the driveway of their Central Texas home over the weekend.

Atmos, a major natural gas provider for the state, apologized for last week’s service disruption that left some Texans without heat during freezing weather.

We can’t say this year was terribly busy, but it did have its moments

This has been a wild year for animals, not just in San Antonio, but the entire state of Texas.

Two people had to be taken to the hospital on Saturday evening after a car crashed into a restaurant in Round Rock, according to police.

David Elder takes us to the newest restaurant in The Pearl District

Texas policies targeting access to health care for transgender youth forced one family to leave the state.

An Amtrak train that departed San Antonio on Wednesday struck a car in Central Texas, killing one person, according to media reports.

A Central Texas man was arrested for stabbing a Bastrop County deputy after stealing from H-E-B, according to police.

After several Harris County polling places opened late, a state district judge ordered voting locations there to stay open until 8 p.m. But the state’s highest civil court blocked that ruling.

A Central Texas man was arrested after a dead woman was found buried underneath a burn pit, according to authorities.

On Monday night, severe storms produced another tornado near Jarrell. It's the third time this year a tornado has been nearby, in addition to the historic 1997 storm.

Fellowships will be available in spring, summer and fall for Texas graduate and undergraduate students at historically Black colleges and universities.

The state’s agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and the scales you use at grocery store checkout.

One of the state’s fastest-growing demographics, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders often lack information in their languages that would make the political process more accessible.

Officials say five people were shot dead in a Central Texas residential neighborhood.

A Central Texas woman was found guilty of fraud after she lied about her’s husband’s disability from his time in the U.S. Army, according to federal officials.

A Schertz family got a particularly prickly surprise visitor Tuesday morning — a porcupine.

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

The fall season has finally arrived, but it won’t look like autumn in South-Central Texas until about another two months.

“It was just a matter of time before the baby died, or maybe I’d have to go through the trauma of carrying to term knowing I wasn’t bringing a baby home,” said 27-year-old Lauren Hall. “I couldn’t do that.”

Born from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power and briefly formed the state’s third political party. Although the organization is long gone, its imprint on the state is unmistakable.

David Elder takes us to the newest restaurant in The Pearl District

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin will soon be illuminated with thousands of dazzling lights, but it’s not for the holidays.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after he posted an image of a pistol in front of the Central Texas high school he used to attend, according to police.

A Central Texas man is accused of illegally selling firearms with an unlicensed dealer to buyers in the San Antonio area, according to federal authorities.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed the Braken Bat Cave meshweaver from the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

A suspect accused of shooting a Wisconsin man in the head earlier this year was found and arrested in Kerr County, while his brother, also wanted for murder, remains at large.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department may add containment and surveillance zones to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease, or “zombie deer disease,” in South-Central Texas.

A man was charged with murder after Round Rock police say he hit and killed a 14-year-old pedestrian while fleeing officers in a stolen vehicle.

The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Pedernales Falls State Park are closed on Wednesday due to two wildfires in the Hill Country.

Jacob's Well has ceased flowing for only the fourth time in its history.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

A school district in Central Texas will require high school and middle school students to zip up their cell phones during class in the upcoming school year.

Texas grocery giant H-E-B opened a 50,000-square-foot fulfillment center in the Hill Country to support the demand for online shopping.

A man was found dead in a Central Texas lake after he reportedly crashed his car into the water on Wednesday.

Medical professionals across the state have expressed confusion over what care they can provide amid Texas’ abortion ban, leading to some patients allegedly receiving delayed care or being turned away.

The McGregor Police Department has discontinued the AMBER Alert for two missing teenagers on Tuesday.