Federal and state lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss a 16‑year consent decree after Texas says it overhauled 13 state supported living centers.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints new members with diverse expertise to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, including those with backgrounds in optometry, law, construction, and accounting.

Austin City Council approves a deal for Southwest Airlines to expand at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, promising airport improvements, 2,000 new jobs with a $22.05 minimum wage, and no direct subsidies.

Sugar Land, Texas, was designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, in recognition of the city's commitment to leveraging tourism for economic growth and job creation.

The forecast in Austin includes possible showers and dense fog, followed by a sunny weekend with a high of 74 degrees, but turning cooler on Sunday with gusty winds. Temperatures will rise again midweek.

A Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative helicopter was struck by a bullet on Nov. 10 in southern Bastrop County; the FBI and local deputies are investigating.

Bert James Baker pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in jail for stabbing a Palestinian American near UT Austin after a 2024 protest.

A Travis County jury found Kevin Art Denmon guilty of indecency with a child by exposure; a judge sentenced him to seven years in the Texas prison system.

High Road DelicaTexan from The Cavalier team opened in Bouldin Creek with house-made sausages, stacked sandwiches and inventive cocktails. The spot doubles as a market for take-home goods.

Permit filings and city records point to a Rosen's Bagel Co. at 5900 Westminster Drive in Windsor Park; the owner hasn't announced an opening date.

Licensing filings and development listings show Jersey Mike’s has a suite reserved at Sendero in Bastrop, with an opening expected in 2026. The shop will join several national chains planned for the project.

San Marcos police arrested a 38-year-old after two women reported attempted kidnappings near the city cemetery; one victim says the suspect claimed to be an officer. Investigators are reviewing witness accounts.

Texas Original opens Texas' largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop, featuring a 75,000 square foot space, a hybrid greenhouse, and enhanced manufacturing and testing labs to meet growing patient needs.