Travis County extends early voting hours on Thursday and Friday to encourage turnout for the Nov. 5 election, with key races including the presidential and a U.S. Senate contest.

The Armadillo World Headquarters, a former Austin music hotspot, inspires a pop-up store at the South Congress Hotel, selling memorabilia and supporting local music through nonprofit All ATX.

The Texas Master Naturalist program partners with H-E-B, receiving $50,000 to fund local projects enhancing pollinator habitats through the new Pollinators for Texas initiative.

A fire broke out at KC Donuts in South Austin due to a forgotten deep fryer. Firefighters extinguished it without injuries or damage to adjacent shops.

Austin Fire Department arrested Ronald Sells for two separate fires on October 10, following investigations and witness statements linking him to the incidents.

An Eanes ISD employee was fired and arrested for misusing district credit cards, following an internal probe revealing irregular transactions including personal items.

The Austin Police Department responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on North I-35, resulting in road closures. The extent of injuries is unclear, and the roadway has been reopened. Further details are pending investigation.

Travis County commissioners unanimously approved a $115,000 security fund for DA José Garza after legal scrutiny for lack of transparency in the initial vote, potentially in response to a lawsuit by Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Kyle police arrested ten Texas State University students for stealing Halloween decorations; they also found THC, alcohol, and a fake ID in their vehicle.

Austin's first head shop, Oat Willie's, is closing after 56 years, marking the end of a local countercultural icon known for its paraphernalia and unique spirit.

Traffic disruptions expected in South Austin due to former President Trump's visit, with major road closures around HWY 71 and 183 on Friday. City officials advise planning for delays.

The weather in Austin is forecasted to stay hot and dry with weekend temperatures around 91°F and little rain since last Friday. Burn bans are in place due to severe drought conditions, but there's hope for rain late next week.

Austin Community College offers a range of study abroad programs for Summer 2025, including courses in Argentina, Italy, Austria, and more. Applications are due by February 6, 2025.