The article details the Office of Sustainability's advice to Austinites on reducing waste during the holiday season by rethinking decorations, gifts, and food practices.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Anderson and reappoints Johnson and Kinney to the Judicial Compensation Commission in Texas, serving until 2029 to recommend judges' salaries.

CBP Laredo Port of Entry prepares for holiday traffic surge, offering tips like using online I-94 processing and an app to ease border crossing, and opening a Mobile Enrollment Center to issue permits.

New Braunfels warns about rabies rise after a 24th case. Residents are advised to avoid wildlife, vaccinate pets, and report abnormal animal behavior to local authorities.

A twin-engine plane crashed at a busy intersection in Victoria, Texas, injuring four people and involving three vehicles near a high school. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A suspect in a Florida murder was arrested in San Antonio while at a bus stop; he initially hid his identity before being identified and detained for extradition.

New Braunfels announces holiday closures and service schedule changes for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, with adjustments to trash collection and reduced hours for city facilities.

A San Antonio financial advisor has been arrested and charged with producing false documents and obstruction of justice linked to an investor fraud scheme.

The article discusses the multi-generational workforce of TxDOT, highlighting the mix of experience and innovative ideas in building Texas roads and fostering mentorship.

Methodist Healthcare and the San Antonio Spurs provided 150 Christmas trees to local families in need, continuing their 12-year tradition of festive giving.

Former SAPD officer Philip Ortiz Jr. seeks to reverse his firing over a 2021 domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, also an officer. The criminal case was dismissed, but the department stands by its decision.

CBP officers at Presidio port of entry seized 68 pounds of methamphetamine from a Mexican woman's vehicle during a detailed inspection, leading to her arrest and federal smuggling charges.

A costly special teams error by the Dallas Cowboys led to a 27-20 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals after a failed attempt to recover a blocked punt resulted in a decisive Bengals' touchdown.