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Williamson County applies for TxDOT grant to boost traffic enforcement
January 17, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners approved a measure to authorize the Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) to apply for a traffic-safety grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on...
Care Bears playground opens at Barton Creek Mall
January 17, 2026
The new Care Bears play area is officially open and it's the first Care Bears playground in the United States. Source link
Texans vs Patriots: Snowy showdown on Sunday
January 17, 2026
The Houston Texans (#5 seed) travel to New England to play the Patriots (#2 seed) in the NFL Divisional Round on Sunday, kicking off at 2 p.m. (CT). ...
How to send a valentine to a veteran
January 17, 2026
The Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) are encouraging Texans to participate in a campaign to send valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas' 10...
Texas launches sheriff immigration law enforcement grant program
January 17, 2026
On Thursday, Texas announced the launch of the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program. Source link
Mendez Middle School returns to Austin ISD management in fall
January 17, 2026
Mendez Middle School is set to return to Austin ISD management at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year after the campus earned a B rating through Third Future...
San Marcos agencies to conduct training at Tanger Outlets Sunday
January 17, 2026
The City of San Marcos said its police, fire, and EMS departments would conduct a joint "critical incident" training at the Tanger Outlets on Jan. 18 and Jan. 25...
Travis County jury finds man guilty of aggravated assault
January 17, 2026
A man was convicted Wednesday by a Travis County jury on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Source link
10 Central Texas educators named finalists for Excellence in Education awards
January 17, 2026
Ten educators in Central Texas were listed as finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Source link
Strong breezes, low humidity contribute to a Red Flag Warning
January 17, 2026
The weekend starts cold with strong north winds. All of the area will have a freeze Sunday morning. -- Rich Segal Source link
Longhorns men's hoops looking for 3rd consecutive SEC win in Lone Star Showdown
January 17, 2026
Texas (11-6, 2-2 SEC) will face rival Texas A&M (13-4, 3-1) in a hardwood installment of the Lone Star Showdown at 5 p.m. Saturday inside Moody Center, and Miller...
Grand opening held for Austin ISD's 'modernized' Wooten Elementary School
January 17, 2026
North Austin celebrated the grand opening of a new elementary school Friday: Wooten Elementary School, the first fully modernized campus built from a 2022 bond for the Austin Independent...