The article highlights popular Texas state parks for fall visits, with activities like camping, hiking, and historical explorations detailed by KXAN and Statesman.

UT Health Houston installs a free naloxone vending machine in Bastrop County to help prevent opioid overdoses.

BANF and Goodyear, with Gatik, introduce smart tire tech to enhance commercial and autonomous vehicle safety by monitoring tire conditions in real-time, which could lead to a decrease in truck-related accidents.

A second arrest was made in the Lockhart homicide case of 20-year-old Carlos Sanchez, with the individual charged with a Class A misdemeanor. The investigation is ongoing, with no current public threat.

Texas mandates restaurants to display allergen information posters to educate staff on food allergies, following the Sergio Lopez Act inspired by a tragedy.

A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning in a collision on U.S. Highway 290 near Circle Drive in Austin, resulting in traffic delays and road closures.

TPWD reports an increase in dove populations and reminds Texas hunters of the need for legal documentation and safety practices for the upcoming season, highlighting the importance of responsible hunting.

Austin's food scene sees closures of established restaurants like Giddy Ups, Aviary Wine & Kitchen, and Elementary, but welcomes new spots like Bird Dog Pit BBQ and Desnudo Coffee.

Austin-based Tecovas, a Western wear bootmaker, is expanding its reach by entering the wholesale market and extending its products across 11 states through 10 retail partners.

Kaitlin Armstrong's appeal for a new trial following her conviction for the murder of cyclist Moriah Wilson has been denied. Her argument questioned the qualifications of a DNA expert during the trial.

Four individuals were arrested in Round Rock after police recovered a stolen vehicle linked to multiple burglaries, including possession of an unlawfully taken firearm.

Capital Metro initiated its own police department, with Chief Eric Robins and others sworn in, to improve safety on Austin’s public transit, despite concerns about increased law enforcement.

AFD responded to an overturned vehicle in southeast Austin, extricating trapped individuals with the situation resolved by 8:30 a.m. Traffic advisories were issued to avoid the area.