Multiple utility poles caught fire along SH 123 early Friday, cutting power to thousands in San Marcos as crews work to repair damaged lines.

San Marcos police are searching for 17-year-old John Anthony "Chucky" Contreras in an attempted capital murder probe tied to a Nov. 2 shooting near Texas State University.

Future Proof Brands — the Austin company behind BeatBox — notified state officials it will eliminate 158 positions by Feb. 21. The cuts come after Anheuser‑Busch moved to buy a controlling stake in BeatBox.

The Fifth Circuit agreed to rehear SB 4 en banc, reopening a fight over whether Texas can criminalize border crossings. The full court will weigh standing and federal preemption.

Copperas Cove’s new senior center on Walker Place is nearly finished and will be run by HCCAA under a five-year lease. The council also approved budget tweaks and delayed animal-policy changes.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources in anticipation of severe winter weather, including sub-freezing temperatures and potential snow, ice, and freezing rain.

Hamilton Point Investments bought Emerson at Wells Branch, a 352‑unit Pflugerville community near Austin, in a deal backed by about a $75M KeyBank acquisition loan.

Con Madre Cocina will reopen at its East Oltorf location this Friday with a new 24-foot trailer and its full breakfast taco menu.

TxDMV will hold a public hearing in Austin Wednesday on proposed ID rules that county officials say could block undocumented residents from registering vehicles. Officials plan to press the agency at the hearing.

Governor Abbott appoints Scott Charbonneau to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless, aiming to enhance the state's fight against homelessness.

The Texas-born 'poker chip' asphalt testing method has been adopted as a national standard, promising improved road durability by better assessing asphalt binder quality.

Jonathan Casarez-Perez pleaded guilty to mailbox theft, identity theft, and firearm possession, receiving a 54-month prison sentence and restitution order.

Austin's weather will vary this week, with a mix of mild and near-freezing temperatures, including sunny and rainy days, as per the National Weather Service.