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Imagine a town that literally dug through a hill for a train. That's Fredericksburg's ambitious spirit from over a century ago, and is now home to a stunning underground world.

Temple's beloved Pignetti's Italian Restaurant is set to fully reopen its doors on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after more than a year of rebuilding from devastating tornado and water damage.

Austin Police are intensifying efforts against surging mail theft, which increased by nearly a third from 2022 to 2023, while a new Texas law effective September 1, 2025, enhances penalties.

Mission Waco is investing a one-time $35 million in its Creekside Community Village to effectively end chronic homelessness in McLennan County, providing permanent homes for hundreds by the end of 2025.

Killeen Police are actively seeking a white BMW involved in a hit-and-run on Stagecoach Road Saturday, June 28, 2025, that critically injured a 20-year-old woman, up to a $1,000 reward for information.

A new Texas law, effective July 1, 2025, bans most temporary paper license plates, requiring metal plates at sale and setting a Labor Day deadline for remaining valid paper tags to disappear from roads.

Dine at the TSTC Waco student-run restaurant, offering a unique opportunity to experience future culinary stars while enjoying weekly-themed menus at the Greta Watson Culinary Arts Building.

Camp Dreamcatcher, supports patients of Temple's McLane Children's Medical Center, provides a free, medically-supported summer camp experience for children with cancer and other severe illnesses.

Austin's Homeless Strategy Office is requesting $101 million for the upcoming fiscal year to expand services for the city's 6,500 homeless residents, a plan that may require a voter-approved tax increase.

A Saharan dust plume is currently blanketing Central Texas, bringing hazy skies and potential respiratory issues through the July 4th holiday, yet also offering vibrant sunsets, increased rain chances, and reduced hurricane activity.

Three glass panels have plummeted from downtown Austin's ATX Tower in four months, prompting an investigation by Ryan Companies and plans for a new covered walkway to protect pedestrians.

A shelter-in-place order was issued at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a high-speed police chase ended with suspects fleeing on foot across campus.