Brownwood, Texas, has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, acknowledging the city's support for the music industry and potential for economic growth.

State MVCPA data show Houston led Texas in stolen vehicles for November, with pickups dominating and several sedans repeatedly targeted.

Williamson County celebrated the completion of FM 971 upgrades with a ribbon-cutting event. The project, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety near the future Granger High School, includes a new turn lane and drainage enhancements.

A Lockhart ISD bus was involved in a traffic incident without serious injuries, prompting an emergency response and assessment. One child evaluated at a hospital as a precaution.

Governor Greg Abbott supports the expansion of TPUSA's Club America in Texas high schools to promote conservative values and pledges TEA action against schools that hinder the program's growth.

The article details a week of mostly sunny and mild weather in Austin with temperatures generally around 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Developers have filed plans for two 30-story apartment towers on Rio Grande Street in West Campus, replacing low-rise buildings and adding 431 units near UT Austin.

ACL Fest presale opens Wednesday at noon Central. GA tickets start at $325 and new VIP perks include free drinks and an air-conditioned lounge.

The Supreme Court declined to review the Llano County book-removal case, leaving a controversial Fifth Circuit ruling intact. Librarians and free-speech groups warn the move could encourage more local bans.

Jordan and Sunny Shipley opened Airy Mount in Burnet's restored Craddock House, serving craft coffee, D'lites ice cream and Shipley Ranches merch in a small mercantile. The shop aims to be a low-key community gathering spot on the edge of town.

A woman was arrested in the Houston area on a murder warrant tied to the Nov. 12 downtown Austin bus-stop shooting that left a man dead, police and local reporting say.

A fire in Southeast Austin engulfed an under-construction apartment, which AFD controlled without injuring anyone. The cause is undetermined; tips are sought.

The Texas Christmas tree industry is growing, with increased demand and acreage reported, and a focus on developing hardy tree varieties suitable for the state's diverse regions.