Austinites are enjoying rent prices unlike anything they've seen in years. The Texas capital no longer has the highest rent prices among the state's largest metros, as the title now belongs to Dallas-Fort Worth.

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

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

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Kids (and adults) weren’t the only ones to enjoy the snow across Central Texas Tuesday morning. KXAN viewers from across the region sent in photos of their pets, and wild animals alike, in the snow.

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

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.

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

Texas' latest winter storm created the rare sight of snow on a Galveston beach. Here's how many inches fell throughout the state.

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.

Parts of Central and Southeast Texas woke up to snow Tuesday morning. See photos of videos shared on social media.

Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped custody while undergoing testing at a hospital in Bellville, Texas, on Thursday. The inmate, Salvador Saucedo, has red hair and tattoos and isn't handcuffed. He was wearing an orange shirt and blue pants when he escaped, according to the Bellville Police Department.