Mayor Craig Morgan of Round Rock highlighted the city's investments in infrastructure and services, including transportation projects and public safety enhancements, at the Chamber's Power Lunch.

A man was arrested for firing a gun into an occupied apartment in San Marcos and faces serious charges, including aggravated kidnapping and assault. His bail is set at over $2 million.

Austin invites residents to meet finalists for the Animal Services Director role on December 18, 2025, at a public event with translation services provided.

Williamson County offices will close for Christmas and New Year holidays, with modified hours for certain services; animal shelter offers special hours.

Austin agents say some buyer offers now include one-sided clauses that can leave mortgages or title problems in sellers’ names. Experts urge careful review and legal help.

Play for All Park in Round Rock will expand with a new Sustainability Pod focusing on environmental education, funded by a Republic Services grant. A groundbreaking event is set for Dec. 17.

State records show DPS logged 110 people who tried to change the sex on their IDs; officials have not explained what they plan to do with the data.

TDLR filings show a 115,285‑sq‑ft H‑E‑B at McKinney Falls and William Cannon with an estimated $40M budget and a late‑2027 opening target.

Frank Cooksey, former Austin mayor and longtime Barton Springs advocate, died at 92. He was a central figure in the city’s environmental and progressive politics.

Texas leaders Abbott and Patrick have presented different property tax relief plans, with Patrick pushing for increased homestead exemptions and Abbott advocating for the elimination of school district taxes.

A fan wearing a T-shirt with Durant's college photo sparks a reunion with the NBA star during a Houston Rockets game, leading to a widely shared social media moment.

Austin's weather will clear up after a cloudy morning with a high of 47°F and gusts up to 30 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of 32°F. Temperatures will rise over the week, reaching near 81°F on Thursday.

Texas Original moved into a roughly 75,000‑sq‑ft Bastrop campus that centralizes cultivation, labs and statewide delivery as HB 46 widens medical access. The company converted its old Austin site into a pickup satellite.