Austin officials broke ground on the Northeast Service Center to enhance waste management and provide community amenities, aiming to complete the eco-conscious project by 2027.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office's Forensic Services Unit has moved into a new state-of-the-art facility, enhancing their capabilities for criminal investigations.

Leakey, Texas, has become the 90th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, as recognized by the Texas Music Office, reflecting the town's support of the state's music industry.

Dexter Carrington was arrested for selling a stolen car to an Austin dealership using fraudulent documents; he faces six felony charges and is linked to similar crimes.

A man in Texas was sentenced to 80 years for his fifth DWI after erratic driving led to his arrest. His blood alcohol was significantly over the legal limit.

Austin is hosting a 50+ Community Job Fair to help over-50s find jobs on October 14, 2025. It's free and accommodates various demographics, including those with disabilities and past convictions.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed attorney Neyma Figueroa to the Texas Energy Reliability Council, emphasizing her energy sector experience and legal background.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directs DPS to enforce laws on hemp products more strictly, focusing on protecting children and compliance in vape and smoke shops.

A 22-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Taylor, Texas, and another person was injured; suspect Thomas Flinders was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

U.S. CBP officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized 335.10 pounds of cocaine worth over $4.4 million hidden in a tractor trailer. Technology and a canine unit aided the discovery; the case is being investigated.

Keryan Jones, involved in the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting, now faces a $5.1 million bond after new charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, were added.

A burglary in Pflugerville led to a SWAT standoff when the suspect barricaded himself inside a house, leading to his eventual arrest and local road closures.

Governor Abbott appoints Stacy Hock as chair and Welcome Wilson, Jr. as vice chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, highlighting their extensive backgrounds in business and education.