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

Some Central Texas parks are among many to receive grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The TPWC approved more than $30.9 million in grants, a new record, in order to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Two dogs were found in a kennel in Bartlett, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. One was rescued, but the other died.

Mathew Bible was convicted on two counts of indecency with a child. The jury took less than an hour to reach the guilty verdict.

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.

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More than 100 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas so far in 2025, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. A total of two fires have burned 132 acres in the 15-county KXAN viewing area.

Nikkey Freeman, of Mart, was surprised with the new wheels Saturday by Zac “Lefty” Colbert and his wife Chonna as the three gathered for a 2nd birthday party for the Colbert’s rescue dog, Dolly.

During this week's cold snap and winter storm, animal protection agencies in our area have been working non-stop to keep pets safe. Sadly, they've gotten many calls about people leaving their animals out in the elements.

Rent prices in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley closed out 2024 higher than past years. Local broker Cory Duncan and research associate Rob Warnock spoke with 25 News on what's trending for 2025.

If it warms up enough during the day Tuesday, it’s possible for some of that accumulated snow and ice to melt, but snow or ice that sticks around Tuesday will refreeze Wednesday night, when temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s or teens, Platt said.