The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a “large” cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.

A candidate running against the judge accused him of emailing his students at Texas State to vote for him. State law prohibits using public resources for political advertising.

Warm temperatures and dry conditions will be the theme for the rest of the week.

Plus, some folks *may* be able to see the northern lights again tonight

Float Fest, a popular music festival in Central Texas, will return in 2024 with Lil Wayne — and no tubing.

The state’s booming population, congestion problems and billions of federal dollars on the table have officials eyeing ways to boost passenger rail.

A typical vending machine is lined with snacks, drinks and different kinds of candy. However, a Lowe’s Market in Canyon Lake has opted to have an ammunition vending machine at its store entrance.

A beloved Central Texas fall festival will return in 2024 with a new home and a new name.

A federal appeals court says eight books dealing with subjects including racism and transgender issues must be returned to library shelves in a rural Texas county that had removed them.

Freshwater mussels can pump and filter eight to 15 gallons of water a day, cleaning rivers and streams. Six of the 50 mussels that call Texas home are federally protected by Monday’s listing.

In limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be identified using public, legally available data.

It was on this day eight years ago that heavy rain created a wall of water that moved down the Blanco River.

From Friday through Sunday, the Crawfish Festival will take over the Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg.

The hail size peaked over Johnson City, where a 6.25″ hail stone was observed around 7:20 p.m.!

Heavy rain pummeled parts of Texas over the weekend, leading to major flooding in Houston, hundreds of rescues and at least one death.

A popular Central Texas swimming hole has suspended its summer season due to another bout with low water levels.

People from all over South and Central Texas gathered Monday at Baruch Hashem Congregation on Huebner Road for the annual Passover Seder, a ritual marking the beginning of Passover, which symbolizes the transition from slavery to freedom.

If you love bagels for breakfast, then you’ll be excited to learn McDonald’s is now offering three bagel sandwiches once again.

In some parts of the state, the skies cleared enough for people to see the total solar eclipse.

Llano residents are told to stock up on groceries. A Sulphur Springs church is renting its parking spots. And everyone’s watching the weather forecast ahead of Monday’s eclipse.

The City of Kyle is trying to fill its city limits with Kyles in yet another attempt at a Guinness World Record.

South and Central Texas’ hidden gems and favorite tourist destinations are being recognized as some of the best in the country.

Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil industry workers and executives are taking their knowledge to a new energy source.

Two people who purchased Mega Millions and Powerball tickets in Central Texas may not have won the jackpot, but they’re definitely richer.

An Austin park is the new home to a giant wooden troll named Malin.

Despite all the hubbub about vouchers and the attorney general’s impeachment, it’s still about the border.

The “Take Our Border Back” convoy is holding a rally Thursday in Central Texas.

Several Dairy Queen employees in Central Texas were arrested following an “Operation Blizzard” investigation that accused them of selling methamphetamines out of the restaurant, the Clifton Police Department said.

Videos and photos show water flowing from Jacob’s Well for the first time in many months.

The move is designed to reduce some of the rotating overtime shifts expected of agency caseworkers at group homes and motels, which have been criticized as dangerous for the children who live there.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in a Georgetown-area home late Monday night.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.

Police in Kyle are looking for a 74-year-old man who disappeared on Thursday evening.

Authorities are still searching for a Texas State University student who disappeared in Central Texas three years ago.

A Buc-ee’s made out of candy and graham crackers? Yes, please.

The CEO of a North Texas construction firm and his two children were killed in a crash in Blanco County while they were on their way to visit family for Thanksgiving, according to company officials and media reports.

David Elder takes you on a palate-pleasing adventure

A deer hunter in Central Texas had a chilling encounter during a hunt.

The neighboring regions are projected to collectively grow from 5.2 million to 8.3 million people by 2050. But the state still lacks an overarching plan to address critical housing and transportation issues, experts said.

A report from Department of Family and Protective Services watchdogs paints a picture of a roughshod safety-net system that is unprepared to protect its youthful charges from predators and unable to keep them from endangering themselves.

A Texas man has been convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Moroccan immigrant who had pulled into his driveway.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old student as a possible overdose, according to the superintendent of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District.

Downtown Austin will host country music stars and other celebrities next spring when the CMT Music Awards rolls into town.

By the time we get to October, San Antonians should turn their attention to the Pacific when it comes to rain chances.

A Central Texas man was sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $700,000 from his employer, according to federal authorities.

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The new medical facility, to be located in downtown Austin, will help expand the University of Texas System’s reputed cancer center outside of the Houston area.

At least 8,500 acres of Texas land have burned since Aug. 1. The governor’s disaster declaration allows included counties to access state resources to fight wildfires.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder takes us to New Braunfels for some of the best seafood you can find in Central Texas at McAdoo’s Seafood Company.

A 200-acre wildfire in Caldwell County is now 100% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

A man from Austin was found dead at the Arches National Park in Utah last week, according to the National Park Service.

At least one home was destroyed in the Hays County wildfire that grew to 400 acres on Sunday.

The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs, but a winning $4 million ticket was sold in Central Texas.

Grant applicants are required to have a line of credit from a major bank and put up 25% of the project cost ahead of time. That will likely disqualify many small internet service providers in rural areas.

The women, believed to be the first to testify about an abortion ban’s impact on their pregnancy since 1973, are seeking to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion.

Texas doctors fear a new era of government intrusion into medicine as lawmakers ban transition care for kids following prohibitions on abortion.

Police in the Central Texas city of Lakeway are investigating a death at a golf course.

Austin-based VA Claims Insider says it has helped hundreds of thousands of clients. It has also touched off complaints and investigations.

The Hill Country Land, Water, Sky and Natural Infrastructure Plan will provide a data-driven vision for conservation efforts for the region’s most important and defining natural resources.

The Stock Market Game provides students with the opportunity to learn the value of long-term investing through an online educational program offered to teachers in Central Texas.

An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 7-year-old girl who was abducted in Temple on Tuesday.

Many Texas residents can opt for a variety of different educational programs that are shorter, more appropriate to their needs and often cost less than a bachelor’s degree.

Students with disabilities can find success in college, live independently and get jobs with the right kind of help. Here are college programs that provide support.

A man was found dead in Stillhouse Lake in Central Texas after his wife reported him missing last week, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.

A tornado that touched down in Fort Stockton was caught on camera after it touched down Friday in Pecos County.

It was on this day eight years ago that heavy rain created a wall of water that moved down the Blanco River.

A fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.

A Cameron police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence shooting overnight, according to the Milam County sheriff.

Campers can have s’more fun at Texas State Parks’ centennial birthday party.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in the death of a Hays CISD high school student who overdosed on fentanyl last month, according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

The University of Texas Board of Regents is expected to vote on the demolition of the Frank Erwin Center, the 1977 multi-purpose venue that was replaced by the Moody Center.

Storms in Central Texas Wednesday evening dumped giant hail in the Waco area and one homeowner caught it on video.

Gov. Greg Abbott, who requested a federal disaster declaration for 23 counties, called it a critical first step in the recovery.

H-E-B is rebranding its convenience stores to include fresher food options like prepared meals and produce.

The City of Kyle is trying to fill its city limits with Kyles in an attempt at a Guinness World Record.

Canyon Lake is a popular destination for people in the San Antonio area, but the state health department is warning about the possible dangers of consuming its fish.

In South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.

In South-Central Texas, outdoor adventures are at almost every turn. And with warmer weather on the horizon, people are already planning their hiking, fishing and swimming excursions.

Some bans and advisories are in place for fish caught in parts of San Antonio, Central Texas, South Texas and along the Gulf Coast.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has declared the bracted twistflower, native to the Edwards Plateau, a threatened species, a month after putting another Texas plant on the endangered list.

An elderly man was reported missing on Easter in Central Texas, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in their search.

A Texas man was arrested after his gun went off at a restaurant and injured people, including kids, police said.

A Cibolo Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher has been nominated for the 2023 Lori Tullos Barta Outstanding Educator Award by The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.

Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

A person was rescued and airlifted to the hospital after falling 20 feet off a cliff near Hamilton Creek in the Hill Country.

The world’s largest bat colony can be found just 20 minutes outside of San Antonio and there are select dates over the summer when you can visit.

A Central Texas man was killed this week during a plane crash in central Florida, sheriff’s officials said.

A train derailed in Travis County on Monday morning, causing a small gravel spill and road closure.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

A CLEAR Alert was issued on Wednesday morning for a 42-year-old woman who disappeared in Central Texas.

Tens of thousands of Austin households and businesses went days without electricity after a winter storm wreaked havoc across Texas.

A North Texas man was sentenced to prison for trying to blow up a natural gas pipeline in Hays County, authorities say.

The city originally said it would restore all power by 6 p.m. Friday. But more than 75,000 customers are still without electricity Saturday morning.

Severe weather this week is confronting Texans with old problems and stirring up memories of previous crises. Experts say this can be a detriment to mental health.

The Hill Country loves its trees. But improper pruning and a drought earlier in the year may have contributed to the huge number of downed branches this week that frequently took power lines with them.

As tens of thousands of households and businesses face a third day in the dark, Austin leaders say they will improve emergency communications. But residents and critics have little patience for bungled warnings.

Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, H-E-B will close the following stores in the Hill Country at 9 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

School closures and hazardous road conditions are expected throughout a large portion of Texas, according to forecasts. State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.

San Antonio is in prime location for pollen allergies from mountain cedar, Texas’ most misunderstood tree

A Central Texas man who persuaded a minor to record a sexually explicit video has been sentenced to prison.