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.

Austin City Council approves a deal for Southwest Airlines to expand at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, promising airport improvements, 2,000 new jobs with a $22.05 minimum wage, and no direct subsidies.

A Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative helicopter was struck by a bullet on Nov. 10 in southern Bastrop County; the FBI and local deputies are investigating.

Licensing filings and development listings show Jersey Mike’s has a suite reserved at Sendero in Bastrop, with an opening expected in 2026. The shop will join several national chains planned for the project.

Texas Original opens Texas' largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop, featuring a 75,000 square foot space, a hybrid greenhouse, and enhanced manufacturing and testing labs to meet growing patient needs.

A 29-year-old Austin man was arrested and charged with 21 felony counts tied to alleged exchanges of child sexual abuse material after a months-long online investigation.

After a late-stage cost spike, Georgetown pivoted to a concrete pedestrian bridge design for Austin Avenue that keeps a 12-foot path, lighting and river overlooks.

La Cabaña Bar & Grill closed its Spicewood dining room on Nov. 30. Owners say they will relocate and reopen at a nearby site in 2026.

A cyber-enabled hijack diverted about 78,000 vapes headed to Austin, and industry researchers warn digital intrusions are turning into physical cargo heists. Experts say tightening carrier systems and vendor controls is now essential.