A Williamson County jury convicted Garrett Andrew Bailey, 37, and a judge ordered life without parole. Prosecutors say the case grew from a 2023 multi‑agency probe with video evidence.

Hays County is allocating $17 million to build a Hillside Campus and an elevated “Warbler’s Nest” at Sentinel Peak Preserve, with reservation-only access and most acreage kept as habitat. The work could open the preserve in some form in 2027.

Paperwork and permit records point to a Chicken Salad Chick at 19037 IH‑35 in Kyle, with construction set to wrap by March and a late‑April 2026 opening expected.

A co‑branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies is planned at Manor Crossing in a 1,501‑sq‑ft shop aiming for spring 2026. The filing shows a mid‑January start and mid‑March finish window.

A 49-year-old was arrested after detectives found multiple improvised explosive devices at a South Austin home and vehicle. Authorities say there were no injuries and no ongoing threat.

Texarkana was recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting its economic growth through tourism, with Governor Abbott emphasizing the importance of travel for the state's economy.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates additional state resources in response to increased wildfire danger, emphasizing preparedness and safety measures for affected areas.

An Austin father with ALS says a Neuralink implant restored his ability to move a cursor and type with thought, sparking fresh hope and questions.

Austin police are investigating a homicide near 11900 North I-35. Details remain limited while investigators process the scene and a media briefing is pending.

Durcon has broken ground on a 32,000-square-foot expansion at its Taylor plant, a modernization the company calls its largest capital investment. The project will add new fabrication machinery and boost production capacity.

Texas HERO teams stress vehicle maintenance for safe holiday travel, advising checks on tires, fluids, and more, with increased travel expected during the season.

Rebel Cheese will close its Mueller bistro on Dec. 24. The company says gift cards will be honored online and some staff will move to a plant‑based tenant.

Residents told Bee Cave leaders that proposed tweaks to the Village at Spanish Oaks would swap planned roads for roundabouts, taller buildings and more apartments — and threaten traffic and Little Barton Creek.