Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders a probe into Texas Southern University's finances following a state auditor's report on potential mismanagement of funds.

AISD spent $20 million on school improvements for facilities facing closure amidst enrollment declines and budget shortfalls, despite community opposition to consolidations.

Austin police officer Karl Krycia, facing murder charges for a 2019 shooting, may avoid trial through a deal to provide police training, spurring criticism.

Round Rock Police Department has launched a Special Assignments Unit with e-bikes and off-road vehicles to patrol parks and trails, including a K-9 explosives-detection team for event security.

A semi-truck and car collision on I-35 near Georgetown caused significant delays and all southbound lanes temporary closure, but normal traffic resumed after lanes reopened. Investigation is ongoing.

A weekly "bike bus" at Cedar Creek Elementary drew about 50 riders and parents, highlighting Austin's push to swap carlines for supervised group rides and ease campus congestion.

Governor Abbott appoints D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease to serve until 2031, bringing expertise in healthcare and gerontology.

The article provides the weekly weather forecast for Austin, with sunny skies, rising temperatures, and occasional gusty winds expected. There's a slight chance of showers over the weekend.

A judge ordered the deportation of Austin resident Yadira Córdoba to Honduras, alarming family and rights groups. Her lawyers have until Dec. 8 to file an appeal.

Travis County DA José Garza is preparing to drop murder and deadly‑conduct charges against APD Officer Karl Krycia in the 2019 Mauris DeSilva shooting, instead placing him in a training role. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the victim’s family.

A man indicted on nine felony child‑sex counts in Travis County pleaded to one injury‑to‑a‑child charge and received five years of deferred probation. The plea dismissed multiple other felonies that had been filed against him.

Austin police released video of a pickup tied to a downtown hit-and-run that killed a scooter rider; detectives are urging anyone with footage to come forward.

Austin residents are given seven key recycling tips, including proper sorting, avoiding plastic bags, and choosing durable alternatives to reduce waste everyday.