A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,

Innocent toddlers were severely mistreated and unsafely disciplined on multiple occasions,” the families’ attorney said.

If the school district does get a visit from ICE, they will be treated like any other law enforcement agency. The district will ask for a badge or law enforcement ID. They will then contact a school resource officer or Manor ISD police.

The recent lifting of a federal aid freeze has provided temporary relief to local nonprofits like the United Way of Central Texas, though concerns still remain.

H-E-B wants to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. The Texas grocer is making plans in Dripping Springs, a city west of Austin, to demolish its 75,000-square-foot store off U.S. 290 and use the space as a parking lot for a new 125,

Eighth-grade students showed declines in both reading and math proficiency on the 2024 NAEP, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.

AUSTIN (KXAN)— Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.

The funding comes from federal grants, which President Trump wants to pause via an executive order, which would freeze all federal funding. Tompkins says the nonprofit received close to $40,000 for food last year, and funding CEO Justin Derington says is a critical part of the work they do at the center.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved nearly $31 million in grants toward creating and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.

Light snow and sleet began falling in Central Texas Monday evening, creating scenes of a winter wonderland in and around Austin.

Much of Central Texas will be under a Winter Storm Warning starting Monday at 6 p.m. AUSTIN, Texas - Much of Central Texas is bracing for bitter cold Monday and Tuesday after arctic air arrived Saturday. The Hill Country will be under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 and lasting until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21.