Texas Survivors Get Quiet DNA Option Without Calling The Cops
The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.
Texas Grass Under Attack as Sid Miller Warns of Pasture Mealybug Invasion
State officials say a newly detected pasture mealybug has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is causing pasture dieback. Producers are being urged to scout and report sightings.
Appeals Court Allows DA Probe of GOP Chair’s Bathroom Photo
A federal appeals court declined to block Travis County DA José Garza’s inquiry into a photo posted by Williamson County GOP chair Michelle Evans, leaving prosecutors able to review her phone. The dispute hinges on Texas’s invasive‑recording law and a split appeals panel.
Week of Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures Ahead for Austin, Says National Weather Service
The National Weather Service predicts a week of sunny and mild weather for Austin with highs around 70 degrees and gentle winds. Clouds and a slight chance of rain are expected by next Monday and Tuesday.












