Viva introduces a new nonstop flight route from Austin to Mexico City, operating thrice weekly starting November 20, 2025, offering convenient connections for tourism and trade.

The Austin Police Department arrested Brett Garza for fentanyl distribution, seizing drugs and firearms, marking a major step in their narcotics crackdown efforts.

Governor Greg Abbott celebrates Texas leading the U.S. in job growth, with the state adding 232,500 nonfarm jobs in a year, attributing success to pro-business policies.

An unidentified person died in a car crash on IH 35 in Austin, marking the city's 62nd fatal crash this year. APD is seeking information from the public.

Texas Governor Abbott signed bipartisan bills to improve childcare, establishing a task force and commission to streamline early childhood education and care.

U.S. Customs at the Texas border seized over 850 pounds of meth, worth $7.6 million, hidden in a rose shipment from Mexico. No arrests have been announced.

AISD apologizes for online enrollment glitches causing confusion among parents before the new school year, assuring that all students have a place in school.

Texas Democrats ended their quorum break and returned to the legislature, facing intense pressure amidst a contentious redistricting battle and looming legislative deadlines.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Brent Morgan as a judge to the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County, Texas, with a term ending on December 31, 2026.

San Marcos police seek Milton Ivan Cruz Redondo for a non-fatal stabbing. Redondo has an active arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and may be hiding in Kyle. Authorities ask for public help to locate him.

The USDA invests $750 million in a facility in Edinburg, Texas, to combat the New World screwworm, protecting U.S. livestock and over 2 million jobs in agriculture.

Texas Governor Abbott announced a $3.6 million grant to Austin Community College from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund for a new semiconductor lab and welding program.

Round Rock Public Library is hosting its 4th annual Paint Your Pet Art Show, accepting submissions of pet portraits on canvas or paper until September 15. The event also includes an online art show.