Texas is abolishing annual vehicle safety inspections in 2025, replacing them with a fee, but keeping emissions tests in some counties. New laws also enhance online data privacy and introduce funding changes for schools.

Jesús Aguirre was appointed as Austin's Parks and Recreation Department Director, bringing over two decades of public service experience, including leadership roles in Seattle and Washington, D.C.'s parks systems.

Austin and Travis County officials prepare for winter by reviewing disaster plans, distributing winterization supplies, and urging residents to be ready for severe weather, including having a week's essentials.

Williamson County lifted its burn ban on Friday due to recent and expected rainfall, while officials urge continued caution and adherence to state regulations.

WWII veteran Frank S. Alvarado receives a headstone after 75 years in an unmarked grave, marking his service in Italy with the First Special Service Force.

The article discusses the legal status of THC products in Texas, noting the existence of a loophole for hemp-derived products with less than 0.3 percent THC, amidst debates on potential tighter restrictions.

H-E-B reopens its remodeled South Congress Avenue store in Austin, boasting new amenities, a larger space, and local artwork after a three-year reconstruction.

Mammatus clouds, known for their rounded appearance, formed over Texas post-storm, providing a visually striking scene that lasted briefly and indicated the presence of severe weather.

Texas DPS Class B-2024 trainees completed a field training exercise, preparing them for real-world law enforcement scenarios before their December graduation.

Two individuals were arrested in North Austin for retail theft during a coordinated operation with local police and retailers at The Domain and Arboretum Shopping Centers.

SWAT resolved a standoff with a man wielding a machete-like knife in Southeast Austin peacefully; no injuries occurred, and the man had an existing warrant.

Travis County reports a decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in three years, amid amplified efforts to combat substance abuse, including wider Narcan availability.

The City of Austin grants $146,000 to 54 sustainability projects in local schools, aiming to educate students on climate action and support eco-friendly improvements.