Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced appointments for judicial roles and committees, including Judy Parker as Chief Justice of the Seventh Court of Appeals and others in various positions with terms ending from 2026 to 2031.

The Austin area is set to enjoy sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s to mid-60s and clear nights, cooling to as low as 29 degrees, according to forecast.weather.gov.

Burnet County investigators say a multi‑month probe toppled a ring that was fraudulently buying trailers across Central Texas.

UT Austin won a $10M NEH grant to create Great Books and Strategy & Statecraft majors, funding 16 new faculty and targeting a fall 2027 launch.

An Austin appeals court ruled Planned Parenthood affiliates can continue a challenge to Texas' private‑enforcement abortion law, saying the threat of lawsuits has chilled care.

Governor Abbott appoints H. Dustin Fillmore III as judge for Tarrant County's 236th Judicial District Court until Dec 31, 2026.

Austin's weather will be sunny with mid-70s today, cooling to mid-50s over the weekend, and a breezy 66 degrees expected for MLK Day. Weekday forecasts suggest mild temps with a chance of midweek showers.

Buda officials say federal agents briefly parked a transport vehicle outside City Hall while conducting enforcement nearby. The city and police say they were not part of the operation.

Canyon Ranch is building a 600‑acre wellness resort in Spicewood and has tapped two‑Michelin‑star chef Val M. Cantú to run its flagship restaurant. Reservations are slated for March 2026 with a fall opening planned.

Spec’s is proposing a 12,000‑sq‑ft shop at 1481 Hero Way — the chain’s first in Leander — with wine, spirits, deli items and THC drinks per public filings.

City leaders are weighing a capped 2026 bond and a new mayoral "decision tree" to frame trade-offs after voters rejected Prop Q. Staff and a task force will narrow projects this spring.

Governor Abbott appoints John E. Burt as Jasper County Criminal District Attorney until the end of 2026, recognizing his extensive legal and educational background.

CesiumAstro is set to build a new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Texas, investing over $500 million and creating 500 jobs to strengthen the state's aerospace industry.