The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs is considering a mask ban at protests, with opposing views on anonymity and safety, and Texas Lieutenant Governor is targeting D.E.I. programs in higher education.

The senatorial debate in Texas saw Democrats and Republicans clash on key issues. A new poll suggests a tight race between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred, with strategies aimed at undecided and new voters.

One person died in a rollover crash in south Austin, as emergency crews responded to the incident near Stassney Lane; the victim was trapped under the vehicle. Traffic was impacted.

Luis Alberto Becerra, on Texas' Most Wanted list, was arrested after a Crime Stoppers tip. He had history of assault and was sought for aggravated robbery. A reward was paid for the information that led to his capture.

An arrest was made following racial vandalism on a student's car at Texas State University, with ongoing investigations and a strong stance against hate by the university administration.

Governor Abbott has declared a disaster for 143 Texas counties due to wildfires, deploying state resources and urging precautions against further ignition.

Austin recorded a record-breaking 101 degrees on Sunday at Camp Mabry, surpassing previous October heat records. The hot weather coincided with the Austin City Limits Music Festival. A cooler front with possible rain is expected later in the week.

Malachi Williams' family contests the police narrative of his shooting and demands justice, presenting new video evidence they claim shows officers mishandling the post-shooting response.

Austin firefighters extinguished a car fire, controlled a nearby house blaze, and rescued a pet in South Austin.

The FAA is probing two Mesa Airlines incidents where a flight faced electrical and navigational issues, with the same aircraft having similar problems in a prior event.

Del Valle ISD appointed Dr. Matthew Gutierrez as its new superintendent. With a rich experience in education, Gutierrez will lead almost 12,000 students, leveraging his academic and professional background to improve the district.

A fire at a southeast Austin apartment was quickly extinguished with no injuries; it likely started from improperly discarded smoking materials, displacing one person.

Governor Greg Abbott announces Texas' assistance to South Carolina for post-Hurricane Helene debris removal, exhibiting Texas' readiness to help fellow states under EMAC's multi-state support initiative.