An Austin resident won a $1 million top prize from the Texas Lottery's Million Dollar Loteria game, marking the third such prize claimed with seven more remaining.

The article discusses preparations and safety advice for attendees of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, addressing heat concerns, potential pickpocketing, and fentanyl-laced drinks.

The Sol Living Trust of Sugar Land claimed Texas' largest lottery payout of $800 million from the Mega Millions jackpot purchased at a local Murphy USA station.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first county manager to handle administration amid growth, reporting to the Commissioners Court starting October 1, 2024.

Texans engage in the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz, an event starting October 11 to study and preserve pollinating species essential to ecosystems and agriculture.

The Austin Police Department participated in National Night Out to enhance community relations, amidst conversations about increasing property crimes and a need for more officers.

The Texas DPS extends its service hours to include Saturdays in October for driver license and ID card renewals or replacements, emphasizing the need for appointment cancelations due to high no-show rates.

ESD #10 in Williamson County has hired its first paid firefighters to address increasing call volumes, with crews working 12-hour weekday shifts to support the volunteer force.

An Austin resident claimed a $2 million Powerball prize just before expiration, matching five numbers from the April 10 drawing. The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, collected the prize on September 25.

ACC is now accepting applications for bachelor's degree programs in high-demand fields such as nursing, software development, and cybersecurity, offering practical, affordable education options in Texas.

Austin's HSEM hosts its final 2024 emergency preparedness training on October 10 at Oak Hill Library, including safety education, CPR, and free pizza.

Austin Police Department and Dell Children's Medical Center organized a superhero event to entertain pediatric patients, featuring costumed heroes rappelling down the building.

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter features Dog of the Week, Cindi, and Cat of the Week, Happy Birthday, offering them for adoption at an accessible fee, which includes health services.