The success of Texas football in the SEC has led to increased business for Austin bars like Crown & Anchor Pub, with a notable surge in patronage from traveling fans.

The Texas DPS has announced changes to the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, effective January 1, 2025, which exempts non-commercial vehicles from many inspections but introduces a fee at registration.

Austin plans to request HUD funds on Dec 23, 2024, for Cairn Point at Montopolis, a 150-unit senior housing project with no significant environmental impact. Public comments on the ERR are open until Dec 20, 2024.

The I-35 expansion in Austin has begun, causing traffic disruptions with the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd bypass closure until early 2025 as part of a $4.5 billion project to improve the 8-mile stretch.

Robert Jamerson received a life sentence without parole for continuous sexual assault against a child after being found guilty by a Williamson County jury.

The inauguration of a new water plant by Hays County's mayors signifies increased access to water from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer, leading to eased water use restrictions in Kyle, Texas, with an emphasis on long-term conservation.

Austin Police are searching for several suspects involved in an Exchange Drive home burglary and shooting, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrests.

Siegel and Bledsoe, both civil rights lawyers, vie for Austin's District 7 Council seat, emphasizing legal experience and activism in the runoff election.

Raymond Lee Trejo has been named a Featured Fugitive by the Texas DPS, with increased efforts to capture him for failing to comply with sex offender registration. A reward is offered for tips leading to his arrest.

East Austin is set to benefit from new MetroRapid lines by 2025 as part of the multi-billion-dollar Project Connect plan, aiming to improve city connectivity and public transportation.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has lost track of five medically released inmates' whereabouts and is keeping their identities confidential, raising questions about system oversight.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run where Kameron Hartman was struck and killed. They seek information on a dark-colored Chevy Equinox involved.

Freeman F. Martin becomes the new Director of the Texas DPS, promising to enhance public safety amid significant threats, with support from Governor Abbott and other officials.