Round Rock announces autumn events, including Hometown Halloween on Oct. 31, Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 29, Spookout Soccer Tournament, Day of the Dead on Nov. 1, and more family-oriented activities.

Jenner Ramirez received a 99-year jail sentence for multiple child sex crimes, including aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child in Travis County.

Quinton Arnold was fatally shot at a 7-Eleven on Rutland Drive, Austin, becoming the city's 47th homicide of the year. The incident is under investigation by the Austin Police Department.

Charges against Adeline Bui and Dr. Aaron Ali for allegedly conducting unauthorized experiments on corpses were dropped due to insufficient evidence and possible legal defenses.

Governor Abbott appoints Mark Varhaug as the chair of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, with Eric Anderson, Rusty Branch, and Jeremy Ransom as board members, serving until 2031.

Kamery Wooldridge received a 10-year sentence for evidence tampering in a 2024 homicide case after admitting to impairing a human corpse related to Cristian Rangel's death.

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed fourteen members to the Texas Health Services Authority Board, ensuring diverse healthcare expertise for efficient health information coordination until June 15, 2027.

An Austin officer is under investigation after being filmed striking someone during crowd control on Sixth Street; the officer has been placed on restricted duty.

Texas Longhorns defeated Oklahoma 23-6 in the Red River Rivalry, led by Arch Manning’s passing and a key touchdown connection to DeAndre Moore Jr. A 75-yard punt return TD by Ryan Niblett also highlighted the win.

Austin's weather this week will be consistently sunny, with highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid-60s at night.

TxDOT unveils infrastructure improvements and future expansion plans in Texas, including a new San Antonio turnaround bridge and proposals for freeway expansions across several regions.

Austin officials broke ground on the Northeast Service Center to enhance waste management and provide community amenities, aiming to complete the eco-conscious project by 2027.

Dexter Carrington was arrested for selling a stolen car to an Austin dealership using fraudulent documents; he faces six felony charges and is linked to similar crimes.