Governor Abbott appoints John E. Burt as Jasper County Criminal District Attorney until the end of 2026, recognizing his extensive legal and educational background.

Austin police investigate the shooting death of 23-year-old Cam Ron Perkins as the fourth homicide this year, seeking info on a suspect who fled in a vehicle.

Portland's Killer Burger has filed to open an East Village location on East Parmer Lane, with construction set for February and a summer opening targeted.

Pflugerville has hired JLL to oversee planning for Project Nexus, a 53‑acre mixed‑use development near Lake Pflugerville. The city approved a $397,350 contract to start market analysis and outreach.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Julie Ruehle, alongside reappointed Stacey Neal Combest and Ellen K. Ramsey to Humanities Texas, aiming to foster educational programs and civic engagement through 2027.

Texas Governor Abbott has announced a $15.2 million investment from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Tekscend Photomask for photomask production, creating 50 jobs in Round Rock.

CesiumAstro is set to build a new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Texas, investing over $500 million and creating 500 jobs to strengthen the state's aerospace industry.

Austin police investigate the city's fifth homicide after Seferino Hernandez-Perez was found dead following gunshots on S. Meadows Drive.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints Ryan D. Larson and Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee to improve child welfare system integrity.

The Texas Volts join the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and will call Round Rock's Dell Diamond home, with Cat Osterman as GM and Ricci Woodard as head coach.

ThunderCloud Subs presented a record $615,000 to Caritas of Austin from its Turkey Trot, money that will help fund a new local housing development this year.

A Chapter 11 filing and competing bidders have left the IHOP lot at 707 E. Cesar Chavez tied up in court. Creditors have pushed back, calling the bankruptcy a bad‑faith tactic.

Property Reserve Inc. bought nearly 2,900 acres of Nance Ranch near Kyle, reopening debate over a proposed bridge, a 9,000‑unit buildout and multi‑million dollar water work.