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.

As flu cases spike across the state and country, five Central Texas school districts have already cancelled school for the remainder of the week to contain it.

Del Valle, in Southeastern Travis County, is a food desert. Residents have been advocating for a grocery store for years.

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,

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.

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.

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

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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.

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — We are one step closer to a new state park being developed in Central Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) bought more than 2,000 acres in Burnet County along ...

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