San Antonio's downtown river will undergo partial draining from January 13-17, 2025, for routine maintenance, ensuring it remains a key attraction. The River Walk and boat services will remain open.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at an El Paso border crossing seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine hidden in a car on January 9, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old American driver.

San Antonio's District 2 is unveiling a new art piece at the N. New Braunfels overpass, reflecting the area's civil rights history and cultural significance.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of Texas," a satirical take on Donald Trump's "Gulf of America" proposal, sparking diverse social media reactions and alternative suggestions.

Actress and advocate Lauren Ridloff was appointed by Texas Governor Abbott to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf, serving until 2027.

Governor Abbott appoints Ryan Anwar and reappoints John Salsman to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission, with terms until September 2029. Their expertise aims to ensure safe disposal of radioactive waste.

Governor Abbott urges Texans to stay cautious amid severe winter weather and announces measures such as opening warming centers and activating emergency personnel.

A man received a four-year sentence for smuggling guns and ammunition into Mexico after misleading statements led to the discovery of the items in his vehicle at the Del Rio Port of Entry.

L'Oreal Stepney has been appointed as Chair of the Texas Water Development Board by Governor Greg Abbott, bringing extensive experience in water resource management from her prior role at TCEQ and her education in engineering.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed after his case against Pfizer, regarding alleged misrepresentations of their COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness and safety, was dismissed by a district court.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jennifer Balido as the judge of the Criminal District Court No. 1 of Dallas County, with a term ending on December 31, 2026.

Boerne, Texas, has become a new hub for wine enthusiasts with three new wine bars featuring local and international wines, including the award-winning Lost Oak Cellars.

Governor Abbott appointed Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, indicating a conservative direction for the court until December 2026.