Central Texas high schoolers score higher on STAAR Test in 2026, officials credit cell phone ban for higher scores
WACO, Texas (KWTX) -Texas high school STAAR test scores are out, showing higher scores across all subjects taken…
PHI Air Medical Cedar Creek adds advanced care, no out-of-pocket pickups
PHI Air Medical’s Cedar Creek base expanded its advanced emergency transport services in 2025, adding several respiratory, cardiac…
6th Screwworm Case Confirmed in Texas, Expanding Infested Zone
The Texas Animal Health Commission has confirmed a sixth case of New World screwworm in Texas, prompting the…
Texas landowners fight massive transmission line project at Austin hearing
Project Summary: This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the “Texas Energy Crossroads” project, a…
‘This is frustrating for all of us’: Need for workers prompts semiconductor job training initiative
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The semiconductor industry is adding thousands of jobs, but companies are facing difficulty finding skilled…
New World screwworm detected in Central Texas; officials confirm case in Gillespie County
The Brief New World screwworm found in Central Texas Case confirmed in goat in Gillespie County Three other…
CenTex workforce development boards get TWC grants
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – Two workforce development boards in Central Texas are among a handful in the state…
Austin weather: Dozens of low-water crossings closed in Central Texas
The Brief Heavy overnight rain forced the closure of at least 35 low-water crossings across northern Central Texas…
Austin weather: Dozens of low-water crossings closed in Central Texas
The Brief Heavy overnight rain forced the closure of at least 35 low-water crossings across northern Central Texas…
Historic State Investment Helps Volunteer Fire Departments Upgrade Critical Equipment Across Texas
Golinda, Texas (FOX 44) – A historic investment from the state is helping departments across Texas strengthen their…
40-year-old Texas bakery announces awaited revival years after total loss fire
A beloved Central Texas bakery and restaurant that closed four years ago after a devastating fire is now set…
Capital Events Austin Launches Full-Service Event Rental Company Serving Central Texas
LIBERTY HILL, TX, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Events Austin, a full-service event rental company located…