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.

Williamson County celebrated the completion of safety and travel enhancements on Sonterra Boulevard at a ribbon-cutting event, marking the successful collaboration with TxDOT and voter-backed funding.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Perry Gilmore and Jeff Jordan to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to advise on and certify local crime prevention programs.

The City of Austin invites the public to meet candidates for Animal Services Director on December 18, 2025, with feedback considered for the final hire.

Governor Greg Abbott supports the expansion of TPUSA's Club America in Texas high schools to promote conservative values and pledges TEA action against schools that hinder the program's growth.

The article details a week of mostly sunny and mild weather in Austin with temperatures generally around 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

ACL Fest presale opens Wednesday at noon Central. GA tickets start at $325 and new VIP perks include free drinks and an air-conditioned lounge.

The University of Texas Longhorns missed the College Football Playoff after a promising start, finishing the season ranked No. 13 and heading to the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl to face Michigan.