A Travis County jury found Kevin Art Denmon guilty of indecency with a child by exposure; a judge sentenced him to seven years in the Texas prison system.

High Road DelicaTexan from The Cavalier team opened in Bouldin Creek with house-made sausages, stacked sandwiches and inventive cocktails. The spot doubles as a market for take-home goods.

Texas leads the nation in job growth for a 12-month period, setting records in employment and economic advancement according to the Governor's Office.

Williamson County officials prepare for winter, urging public readiness with 400 tons of sand and on-call staff for road safety, and emphasizing community planning and coordination for severe weather conditions.

Austin asked staff to draft a gender‑inclusive restroom plan as Texas’ new bathroom law takes effect, setting up a clash between legal risk and protecting trans residents.

Austin’s 5th Street has been named a state cultural district — a designation organizers say will bring funding, signage and tourists to the historic Mexican American corridor.

Texas Governor Abbott lauds the state's record job growth and low unemployment rate, highlighting Texas' lead in 12-month job gains and investment in workforce training through JET grants.

Austin schools received $136,000 in Bright Green Future Grants for 65 sustainability and climate projects, benefiting over 53 local schools, targeting practical environmental education.

A vehicle fire on southbound SH 130 in east Austin left one person dead and closed lanes during the morning investigation.

TCS will buy Coastal Cloud from Sverica for $700M, bringing 400+ Salesforce specialists into its AI and Salesforce practice.

Abbott wants Texans to vote on any local tax increase and would cap spending growth while allowing petitions to force tax‑cut elections.

A City Council work session heard a preliminary plan to tear down the aging TownLake Y and build a new 110,000‑sf Y plus towers up to 425 feet, but the project would need about 16 code changes. The packet promises childcare, mental‑health services and at least 90 affordable units while drawing neighborhood pushback.

Governor Greg Abbott praises TxROP for reducing violent crime in Houston, Texas, with 193 arrests since October, targeting repeat offenders and seizing drugs and weapons.