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Austin Police are intensifying efforts against surging mail theft, which increased by nearly a third from 2022 to 2023, while a new Texas law effective September 1, 2025, enhances penalties.

Mission Waco is investing a one-time $35 million in its Creekside Community Village to effectively end chronic homelessness in McLennan County, providing permanent homes for hundreds by the end of 2025.

A new Texas law, effective July 1, 2025, bans most temporary paper license plates, requiring metal plates at sale and setting a Labor Day deadline for remaining valid paper tags to disappear from roads.

Killeen Police are actively seeking a white BMW involved in a hit-and-run on Stagecoach Road Saturday, June 28, 2025, that critically injured a 20-year-old woman, up to a $1,000 reward for information.

Austin's Homeless Strategy Office is requesting $101 million for the upcoming fiscal year to expand services for the city's 6,500 homeless residents, a plan that may require a voter-approved tax increase.

A Saharan dust plume is currently blanketing Central Texas, bringing hazy skies and potential respiratory issues through the July 4th holiday, yet also offering vibrant sunsets, increased rain chances, and reduced hurricane activity.

A shelter-in-place order was issued at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a high-speed police chase ended with suspects fleeing on foot across campus.

Three glass panels have plummeted from downtown Austin's ATX Tower in four months, prompting an investigation by Ryan Companies and plans for a new covered walkway to protect pedestrians.

As the new 'Jurassic World Rebirth' movie arrives on July 2, 2025, get ready to explore real-life prehistoric wonders in Central Texas.

As July 4th approaches, all Costco locations across Texas, including the five in the Austin area, will be closed, requiring members to plan their holiday shopping in advance.