UT Austin and UTSA students used supercomputers and orbit‑based models to show Segue 1 may host a ~450,000‑solar‑mass black hole — upending assumptions about dark matter in tiny galaxies.

A new three‑person FIRST pilot pairs an officer, clinician and paramedic to reach downtown mental‑health crises faster and try to keep people out of hospitals and jail.

Texas finalized rules for a $1 billion school voucher program set to start applications on February 4, 2026, with eligibility expanded for pre-K and special needs students.

A crash shut all northbound lanes of I‑35 near the SE Inner Loop Thursday morning; traffic was diverted to the frontage road and delays built through the area.

Austin's Thanksgiving forecast is mild with sunny skies and a high near 64°F, with a light breeze. Evening temperature will drop to 42°F. The weekend may see showers and thunderstorms with temperatures around 75°F.

APD SWAT responded Tuesday to a barricaded subject near the 7500 block of Compass Drive. Officers later took a man into custody and said there is no ongoing threat.

Undine LLC reimbursed about $200,000 to Greenshores homeowners after grinder-pump failures and regulator intervention exposed maintenance gaps. Regulators and the city are still probing.

An Uber driver in South Austin was attacked by a customer using a plastic bag over a dispute involving an expired ID for alcohol delivery. The assailant was arrested and faces assault charges.

Austin's weather forecast includes showers and storms today, clearing tonight, with a sunny Thanksgiving week ahead, but possible storms returning by the weekend.

Arch Manning led Texas to a 52-37 victory over Arkansas, achieving a quarterback trifecta by throwing, rushing, and receiving for touchdowns, a Longhorn first since 1946.

Tony Buzbee says he will file a complaint Monday for an unnamed woman alleging sexual assault, harassment and retaliation by an Austin lobby leader. The accused has not been publicly identified.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott accuses Mexico of violating a water treaty, affecting Texas agriculture and economy; demands urgent action and accountability.

The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance honored four Williamson County Justices of the Peace with an award for their exemplary work in promoting organ donation.