Raul Meza, convicted for an earlier murder, may enter a plea deal for two more murders. The judge and victims' families prefer life without parole or the death penalty over the possibility of parole.

Delta Air Lines is to launch five new nonstop routes from Austin in 2025, with flights to Panama City, Memphis, Indianapolis, San Francisco, and Tampa.

Georgetown introduces a permit system for short-term rentals like Airbnb to regulate the market, requiring owner registration, adherence to ordinances, an annual fee, and neighborhood notifications.

The Austin City Council approves new initiatives to boost local business and cultural community, including updates to the Business Expansion Program and new Place-Based and Economic and Cultural District Framework Policies.

The Austin Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire involving a dump truck near large diesel tanks on FM 973 Road, averting a larger disaster. No injuries were reported.

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the State Fair of Texas' right to ban guns on its fairgrounds, rejecting Attorney General Paxton's emergency filing against the policy.

Austin's HSEM hosts its final 2024 emergency preparedness training on October 10 at Oak Hill Library, including safety education, CPR, and free pizza.

Around 100 dead fish were found following a water main break in Austin, caused by a contractor striking a pipeline. Monitoring for environmental effects is ongoing.

A shooting occurred in Round Rock on Zephyr Lane, resulting in one non-fatal injury. The area was cleared later with no ongoing danger. Details remain scarce as the investigation continues.

ACC announced the Spring 2025 enrollment dates, with current students beginning October 14 and new students October 18, and highlights the importance of early application and the Free Tuition program.

Travis County Commissioners investigate the legality of Central Health's $35 million payment to Dell Medical School, amid concerns of its alignment with the district's mission and state law.

An 18-year-old was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the August 2022 murder of Dionysius Thompson in Austin. Nathan Ramirez had faced first-degree murder charges.

Austin Energy is considering 17 power generation plans to meet community needs and prepare for a demand surge from new data centers. A PSA rate cut will lower customer bills in October.