Governors of Texas and Oklahoma bet BBQ and beer on the outcome of the Red River Showdown college football game.

The University of Texas at Austin received a $1.4 million donation from Love, Tito's to build an instrument for studying electron behavior in nanomaterials.

Casey Berryhill, a TxDOT equipment operator, has become an award-winning knifemaker with his business Berryhill Knifeworks, earning accolades for his craftsmanship.

An apartment fire in Pflugerville displaced three residents but resulted in no injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.

A brush fire in East Austin is rapidly approaching homes and schools, prompting firefighting efforts including air support. No evacuations yet, cause unknown.

Austin officials indefinitely enforce the 'No Refusal' DUI policy, mandating search warrants for blood samples when breath or blood tests are refused.

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.