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A Wimberley SWAT operation ended Monday with one arrest after deputies say a man assaulted his 90-year-old mother, barricaded himself on Flite Acres Road and was captured by a K9.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and mild this morning in Austin with gusty NNE winds this afternoon. Mostly sunny Thanksgiving, but rain and storms return Saturday.
El Paso man sentenced to 48 months for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, which escalated from a meeting to retrieve a sweatshirt to violence and abandonment in a remote area.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Richard "Rick" Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court, Fort Bend County, effective December 1, 2025, with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Community & Society in ...
Williamson County lifts its burn ban in unincorporated areas, effective at noon, with the caveat to exercise caution and follow state regulations for outdoor burning.
Texas Governor appoints Greg Wilhelm as a judge for the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, set to serve from December 1, 2025, to the end of 2026.
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather in Austin leading to Thanksgiving with a gradual cooldown and a chance of rain and storms towards the weekend.
The shelter-in-place order in Wimberley was lifted after the Hays County Sheriff's Office found no public danger following a mental health-related law enforcement response.
A man died and two others were injured when a Ford Escape hit an Oncor truck in Georgetown; the driver was arrested for intoxication manslaughter and assault.
Austin's weather will be mixed, with sunshine and clouds, and rain chances increasing overnight into Monday, when thunderstorms are possible. Clearer skies expected Tuesday onward, with pleasant conditions for Thanksgiving Day.
Round Rock, Texas, announces city facility closures and altered waste collection schedule for Thanksgiving; warns residents about proper waste disposal, including recycling tips and grease management.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Shield‑Ayres Foundation affiliate contracted to buy the Fitzhugh Road property, effectively halting plans for a 5,000‑seat Rockingwall Ranch venue near Dripping Springs.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for investigations into entities in Collin and Dallas counties that he claims are enforcing Sharia law, potentially overriding state and federal laws.
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