A Texas Lottery win via a third-party courier service has sparked debate and legislative interest over the role and regulation of such services in lottery ticket sales.

Texas DPS arrested two men, Alonso-Cortez and Espinoza-Arguello, for sexual assault of a child and immigration violations in different counties as part of Operation Lone Star.

Austin City Council is seeking applicants for the Municipal Civil Service Commission, overseeing city employee appeals and governance, with terms ending in May 2027 or 2028.

Firefighters in South Austin rescued two people and a dog from a 3-alarm condo fire, leaving 15 displaced, with no medical attention sought. The fire, ruled accidental, caused $1.1 million in damage.

The City of Austin invites residents to town hall meetings for input on the 2025-26 budget, led by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, with a focus on community priorities.

A pedestrian, Isiah Turner, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Austin, marking the city's 7th fatal crash this year. The driver cooperated with authorities as the Vehicular Homicide unit investigates the accident.

Osvaldo Coronel-Fernandez was extradited from Mexico to the US on human smuggling charges, potentially facing prison time if convicted. The case involved multi-agency cooperation.

Governor Abbott assures the Texas power grid can withstand the upcoming freeze, amid preparations for diverse weather challenges.

A measles outbreak has hit Texas' South Plains, with 58 cases reported across five counties, leading to 13 hospitalizations, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Health officials urge vaccination and caution.

Arnold Bonilla, an inmate who escaped from Bell County Jail, was recaptured. The search involved multiple agencies and prison dogs. Bonilla was previously held on a DUI charge and had an ICE detainer.

A North Austin resident won an $83.5 million lottery jackpot from a ticket bought at Winners Corner. This marks the end of a record jackpot drought for Lotto Texas.

CapMetro in Austin is introducing two new MetroRapid bus lines, the 800 Pleasant Valley and the 837 Expo Center, to improve the city's public transportation network.

19-year-old Stephon Morson was released from jail after his bond for murder charges was reduced from $800,000 to $200, stirring widespread criticism and calls for bail reform.