TxDOT has completed the SH 288 buyback, aiming to offer future toll relief, maintain free lanes, and ensure the financial self-sufficiency of the project.

Texans complained to the FCC about a Blue Alert issued before 6 a.m. for a suspect accused of shooting a police chief; the early alert raised concerns over timing protocols.

The Round Rock Public Library receives the 2024 Texas Book Festival Grant to enhance its Large Print collection for patrons with visual impairments as part of its Library At Home program.

The Supreme Court declined an appeal from the White House against Texas' abortion law, affecting OB/GYNs' practice and considering leaving or retiring early due to legal risks.

A Texas couple died in a suspected murder-suicide in Hutto. A domestic dispute led to them being found with fatal injuries. There's no ongoing public threat.

Travis County and Shawnee Township initiatives are emphasizing smoke alarm maintenance and fire safety awareness, including a program where Domino's delivers pizzas with a fire safety check.

Mayor Kirk Watson leads in campaign contributions in the Austin mayoral race, with over $927,000 raised. His main competitors, Tovo, Greco, Pulido, and newcomer Bowen, trail significantly in fundraising.

Texas State University condemns antisemitic graffiti and investigates alongside a separate racial vandalism incident, with calls for enhanced diversity efforts.

Christopher Lee Head from Hays County has been sentenced to life without parole for sexually abusing a child from age five to eight and exposing the victim to pornography.

The US Department of State has reduced passport renewal processing times from six to eight weeks to four to six weeks and introduced an online renewal option.

TxDOT celebrated the completion of the SH 71 enhancement project in Eastern Travis County, introducing overpasses and frontage roads to improve traffic flow and safety.

Swedish Hill to open a new location at the former site of Foxtrot in South Austin in early 2025, offering a broad menu for dine-in and takeout. The Moorman Lambert Hospitality Group is also planning other expansions.

Uber Eats partners with Avride to launch autonomous delivery robots in Austin, with expansion plans for Dallas and Jersey City, and a future robotaxi service.