Governor Abbott Appoints Gohlke and Swanson to Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council
Governor Abbott appoints Lindsey Gohlke and Romey Swanson to Texas's FRLCC to guide conservation efforts until 2031. Gohlke brings finance expertise, while Swanson offers extensive environmental experience.
Austin Braces for Weather Whiplash: Sunny Days to Precede Weekend Freeze and Potential Ice Storm
The forecast for Austin includes varied weather: temps in the 70s, increasing clouds, a 60% chance of thunderstorms by Friday, a 90% chance of precipitation Friday night, and possible freezing rain and sleet over the weekend.
Guatemalan Man Gets 30 Years in Austin Hostage Case
A federal judge sentenced 23-year-old Edwin Alfredo Barrientos-Mateo to 30 years after prosecutors say he helped hold nine people hostage in an Austin apartment. Officials say victims included a pregnant woman and a child and that smugglers demanded roughly $21,000 for a family's release.












