Richard Lee Tabler was executed by Texas for a 2004 double murder; he expressed remorse and had ended his legal appeals. His spiritual growth while on death row was noted, but the ACLU's appeal to the Supreme Court had been denied.

A Texas judge orders a New York OB-GYN to stop sending abortion pills to Texas, imposing a $100,000 fine, despite New York's legal protections for such services.

Austin City Council supports six affordable housing developments seeking tax credits for low-income units, with a focus on long-term affordability and diverse demographic needs.

The Texas DPS and PSC honored Texans for bravery and service, including two William P. Clements Excellence Award recipients, at the first PSC meeting of 2025.

The Austin City Council is set to discuss amendments to a housing proposal that would allow lot subdivisions for more units. The aim is to address housing shortages while considering infrastructure challenges like drainage.

A Del Valle man, Marcos Amaya Maldonado, was arrested on charges of severely injuring a 2-year-old child after an incident on February 7. He awaits charges in Travis County Jail.

Firefighters in Austin tackled a pawn shop blaze using drones and site maps; challenges included thick smoke, high security, and scarce operational hydrants.

Leander police investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in a convenience store parking lot with no public threat, yet details on the victim remain unreleased.

Two Austin sushi restaurants, Tatsumi Sushi and Takara Sushi & Asian Bistro, ranked on Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, highlighting affordable dining excellence.

Two men from San Antonio and Bryan were added to Texas' 10 Most Wanted list, with the Texas DPS seeking information on their whereabouts. Both have evaded capture and have histories of sexual offenses.

Two sisters were sentenced to three years in prison for trying to smuggle a 7-year-old Mexican boy into the U.S., followed by supervised release. They had falsely claimed he was their brother.

The Texas Clear Lanes initiative marks ten years of reducing traffic congestion statewide, improving delays by 15%, despite a 17% increase in vehicle miles traveled.

A multi-vehicle collision in Southeast Austin injured three and is under investigation; two adults and one child hospitalized, with one critical injury reported.