The Texas Department of Transportation was praised at a symposium for its innovative approach to homelessness, with a spotlight on its Esperanza Community project and collaborations to support the homeless.

An Amber Alert was issued after a double homicide in Austin, leading to the arrest of Sherles Machado-Hernandez and the safe recovery of three missing children.

An abandoned 1931 house in San Antonio caught fire for the third time in recent months, raising suspicions and concern. Firefighters contained the blaze without damage to nearby homes. The cause is under investigation with no injuries reported.

Authorities searched a southeast Bexar County landfill for missing mother Suzanne Clark Simpson; her husband faces charges unrelated to her disappearance. Searches in other areas have not yielded significant findings.

Governor Abbott has declared a wildfire disaster in Texas, enabling a swift response and resource mobilization due to critical fire conditions affecting several counties.

SAWS has launched a campaign for free inspections to identify lead and galvanized water service lines in response to new EPA rules, targeting properties built before 1989.

The article details César Chávez's legacy and his 1966 rally in Texas, alongside efforts to recognize Antonio Orendain and the Texas Farm Workers Union he founded after parting with the UFW.

Governor Abbott deploys Texas resources to assist South Carolina post-Hurricane Helene as part of an interstate mutual aid agreement, including EMAC, for debris cleanup and park repairs.

Texas Gov. Abbott launched Direct Admissions to ease the college application process for students, providing a list of schools for automatic qualification based on academic achievements.

The federal court ruled it lacks jurisdiction over a lawsuit by Texas AG Paxton against Travis County's voter outreach, moving the case to state court.

Major road repairs on Marina Bay Drive in League City will cause delays, with eastbound lanes from Davis Rd to South Shore Blvd closed first, followed by westbound lanes, each phase lasting roughly a month.

A fire at San Antonio's Astra Apartments caused damage to several units, with one rendered unlivable. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

Texas lawmakers consider expanding the state's film incentive program to attract more film and TV productions, competing against states with more generous rebates.