Austin celebrated a Glen Powell look-alike contest judged by his family, won by local Maxwell Braunstein who also got a chance for a family member to cameo in Powell's movie.

The Texas DPS is intensifying traffic enforcement around Thanksgiving, focusing on safety and reducing accidents as part of Operation CARE. Last year, they issued over 41,000 warnings and citations during the holiday period.

Charles Duffield was sentenced to 8 years for a crash that injured two deputies after a plea deal on one count of aggravated assault on a public servant.

The Texas DPS has added eight new K-9 teams and certified three K-9 Tech Trainers to enhance public safety, specializing in narcotics detection and tracking.

A Bastrop ISD school bus crashed with a truck, leading to non-critical injuries and 11 students hospitalized. The incident prompted an electrical shut-off and a road safety reminder.

Carmen Llanes Pulido requested a recount in the Austin mayoral race where she narrowly lost to incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson, but the city denied her petition.

A 23-year-old Kerrville man was arrested following a five-month narcotics investigation in Gillespie County, where officials found drugs and related items in his home.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Austin, suggesting sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, and light winds over the weekend, with warmer conditions expected early next week.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted to expand their free tuition program to include families earning less than $100,000, starting in fall 2025.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport advises travelers of anticipated congestion during Thanksgiving, providing tips and highlighting added staff, parking reservations, and early arrival suggestions.

The City of Austin awarded $78,000 in grants to local organizations to enhance resilience against extreme weather, funding 26 projects impacting over 20,000 people.

The Texas Education Agency is considering a curriculum that would introduce Bible stories into elementary school textbooks, sparking concerns about religious diversity.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order to protect against espionage, focusing on threats from the Chinese Communist Party, impacting state agencies and higher education.