Governor Greg Abbott celebrates 28 Texas schools as the 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools, recognizing their academic excellence and efforts in education.

Austin Police linked Robert Eugene Brashers to the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders using DNA and ballistic evidence, marking a significant case development.

Austin firefighters are set to receive a pay raise and work less than 50 hours a week, down from 53, if a new labor agreement is approved, with the aim to improve mental well-being and attract personnel.

Enrique Ruvalcaba-Mendez from El Paso received a 20-year sentence for sexually exploiting minors in Mexico following his guilty plea and a border entry phone search revealing incriminating content.

Governor Abbott appoints Brady Franks to the Texas Water Development Board, with his term until 2031 due to his ample experience in government budget policy and planning.

The Austin Police identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect in the 1991 yogurt shop murders, using advanced DNA testing. Brashers took his life in 1999; the case remains open.

Williamson County's new Teen Court program, led by the JP Office, invites high schoolers to role-play in the judicial system, handling minor peer offenses. It's the first in the area, with volunteer support, aiming to educate on legal processes.

John Lynch Goodwin, a convicted child sex offender, was added to Texas's 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List after violating sex offender registration conditions and evading authorities.

Austin is set for a week of steady sunshine with temperatures in the low to mid-90s, light winds, and calm evenings in the mid-60s, per the National Weather Service.

Governor Greg Abbott at the TxEDC Investor Summit highlighted Texas' economic growth and strategies to attract businesses by emphasizing the state's workforce, regulatory climate, and absence of a state income tax.

Round Rock's population has risen to 140,524 as of September 2025, with the city's Planning and Development Services Department providing monthly and quarterly updates on housing unit completions.

Williamson County will test the Wireless Emergency Alert system on Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m., with a potential for alerts to reach phones slightly outside the targeted half-mile square zone.

Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources in preparation for severe weather, including potential tornadoes, flash floods, and wildfires. The state is coordinating response efforts and urging residents to stay informed and prepared.