Governor Abbott appointed Roger Guenther as chair of the GCPD Board, aiming to enhance Texas coastal resilience, alongside five reappointments for terms to 2029.

Austin's weather forecasts sunny and partly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from highs around 68 degrees to lows near 21 degrees and winds up to 20 mph over the next week.

Casita on the Main has opened at 109 W Main in downtown Round Rock, serving street tacos, tortas, burgers and a full breakfast menu. Early reviews and listings show positive feedback since a late-December soft opening.

Local groundwater managers warn the Barton Springs aquifer is nearing historic lows and could be moved to a Stage 4 emergency in weeks, risking steep pumping cuts for utilities and wells.

Big Top Candy Shop opens a new location in Hyde Park, Austin, with offerings like international candies and soda floats, and plans for future additions like soft serve.

Austin police want a new traffic offense to ticket noisy car engines after a rise in complaints, especially along RM 2222. The chief plans a Public Safety Committee briefing on Feb. 2.

Indeed has subleased the rest of its Domain Gateway building in The Domain, and filings hint a major e-commerce tenant may be involved.

An internal memo shows an Austin officer ran a high-speed PIT maneuver at about 87 mph during a June chase; Chief Lisa Davis suspended him for one day. The memo lists prior incidents and notes the officer may appeal.

A court will weigh whether a PAC's petition can force a May vote to pause Austin’s $1.6B convention center expansion amid a dispute over signature validation.

Williamson County delays county offices' opening and Commissioners Court meeting due to icy conditions from Winter Storm Fern; advises caution for travelers.

Texas store manager Faris Hussain saved a homeless woman, Bobbi, from freezing temperatures and dismisses being called a hero, stressing regular support for community members.

Texas led the nation in job growth in 2025, with Governor Abbott citing a commitment to free enterprise and hard work as key factors in the state's economic success.

Austin police responded to over 1,000 calls due to a winter storm, with road hazards and collisions prevalent, and shelters operational for those affected by the cold.