Governor Abbott appoints Stacy Hock as chair and Welcome Wilson, Jr. as vice chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, highlighting their extensive backgrounds in business and education.

Chisholm Trail Road is under detour due to unexpected utility findings, affecting southbound traffic between Sam Bass Road and Emmanuel Street. Traffic redirects to I-35 and Sunset Drive.

Kenneth Cusick is appointed as Galveston County's Criminal District Attorney by Governor Abbott, serving through 2026 unless replaced by an elected successor.

Austin Police are investigating the city's 45th homicide after an unidentified female was found dead from trauma on Research Boulevard; they seek public assistance.

Austin police investigate the city's 46th homicide after a woman's body with trauma was found on Research Boulevard. No suspects identified; witness heard a "popping noise." Police seek tips.

Enrique Ramirez Leon, a missing 68-year-old man from East Austin, has been safely located after a Silver Alert was issued due to his medical conditions and memory loss.

Gov. Abbott appointed Tami Pierce as judge for the 180th Judicial District Court in Harris County, highlighting her legal experience and professional affiliations.

Governor Greg Abbott proclaims October 3-10 as Manufacturing Week in Texas, acknowledging the sector's contribution to the state's strong economy and its role in leading the nation in exports for 23 years.

A pedestrian in South Austin was fatally hit by a vehicle; the driver fled the scene. The incident prompted road closures and an ongoing police investigation.

Austin is set for a week of warm weather, with clear skies and highs reaching up to 94 degrees. Light breezes are expected, with slight chances of showers midweek.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints four members to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, aiming to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical care in the state until 2031.

Round Rock, Texas, has installed memorial signs for fallen Officer Charles Whites on I-35, honoring his service and sacrifice after his 2018 death due to an on-duty incident.

TxDOT warns of the increased pedestrian fatalities in Texas, noting the shorter daylight hours in fall and urging Texans to drive safely and be vigilant of pedestrians.