Austin Police responded to the city's 56th homicide at a northeast Austin restaurant; two men were injured, one fatally. Two people are detained; no additional suspects sought.

The TCSO warns against pursuing burglars after recent confrontations resulted in shootings and a death. They offer safety tips and urge reporting crimes to authorities instead.

Two Dallas bagel shops, Shug's Bagels and Starship Bagel, win acclaim, with Shug's planning a 2025 Austin expansion and Starship earning awards at NY BagelFest.

The Austin Police Department issued a Silver Alert for 76-year-old Cathie McCown, an Alzheimer's patient reported missing at the DoubleTree Hotel-Arboretum, urging the community to report sightings.

The Texas DPS issued guidelines for Halloween safety, advising for visibility, sober driving, and the use of the Public Sex Offender Registry for safer celebrations.

Austin celebrates Día de los Muertos with events at ESB-MACC featuring traditional altars, performances, and MexAmeriCon, a showcase of Mexican American culture.

The article discusses Texas's promising deer hunting season, with plentiful deer due to favorable weather conditions, and highlights new carcass disposal regulations as well as the importance of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Texas sees a surge in school safety reports via the iWatchTexas program, with September 2024 recording over double the previous year's figures, as stated by the DPS.

Austin faces a mix of weather with record-tying heat, a cold front bringing rain and potentially affecting voter turnout, with varied impacts for residents and outdoor activities.

The SXSW 2025 festival in Austin has unveiled a diverse lineup of global and local musical acts, with changes including a ban on military sponsors and increased performer pay.

The article describes the extensive testing the Texas Department of Transportation's Materials and Testing Division conducts to ensure the quality and safety of the state's highways.

The University of Texas at Austin has established the CMCM at the LBJ School to enhance how communities fund infrastructure through private capital and training.

JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, will appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in Austin, gaining potential reach to Rogan's millions of subscribers ahead of the election.