U.S. CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized 335.10 pounds of cocaine worth over $4.4 million hidden in a tractor trailer. Technology and a canine unit aided the discovery; the case is being investigated.

Keryan Jones, involved in the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting, now faces a $5.1 million bond after new charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, were added.

Manor, Texas issued a boil water notice after a water main break, advising residents to boil water before consumption.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver at a dangerous Austin intersection; marking the city's 75th fatal crash this year. The APD seeks information.

Williamson County corrections officer Jake Irvan Jimenez faces a felony family violence charge after an off-duty incident; he's on administrative leave pending investigation.

The Becker Elementary community protested proposed AISD school closures, highlighting the school's Spanish Dual Language Program and the impact of relocation on families.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for a surge of over 35,000 passengers due to ACL and F1 events, advising early arrivals and warning of potential congestion. Extra staff and shuttle services are planned, alongside ongoing construction.

SWAT officers in northeast Austin responded to a man barricading himself and allegedly holding family hostage, resulting in a 4.5-hour standoff before surrender.

Governor Abbott lays the first stone for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M, a future hub for retail and hospitality education set to open in February 2028.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launched the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) to streamline regulations and foster economic growth, with a public portal for Texans to suggest changes.

The Austin Watershed Protection's Rain Catcher Pilot Program won the 2025 Texas Rain Catcher Award for its stormwater management efforts, implementing various water-saving installations in North Central Austin.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott deploys resources to aid flood-stricken Arizona, reaffirming interstate support during natural disasters through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

A cyclist sued Avride, Inc. after colliding with one of their robots, claiming serious injuries and seeking $250,000. Avride denied the claims and called for a jury trial.