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.

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

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

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.

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.

Check out some trending stories from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas from Jan. 20-24.

Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast hitting the region.

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.

Eight-year-old Jaasiel Robledo now has the gift of hearing thanks to the cochlear implant. He was born with a congenital condition that had him hard of hearing, and now, nothing is holding him back.

Much of Central Texas will be under a Winter Storm Warning starting Monday at 6 p.m. AUSTIN, Texas - Much of Central Texas is bracing for bitter cold Monday and Tuesday after arctic air arrived Saturday. The Hill Country will be under a Winter Weather Advisory beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 and lasting until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Light snow and sleet began falling in Central Texas Monday evening, creating scenes of a winter wonderland in and around Austin.