Governor Greg Abbott requests additional SBA assistance for Texas communities affected by severe flooding, aiming to provide various disaster loans for rebuilding efforts.

Austin Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Jesse Carrillo, on charges of money laundering and drug trafficking after seizing over $200,000 and various drugs at a raid on 91 Red River Street.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a week of high temperatures near 100 degrees with sunny days and mild southeast winds; evenings will be cooler with lows in the mid-70s.

The first Texas Women’s Leadership Conference, announced by Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott for February 2026, aims to foster women's leadership across professions.

Daniel Bracamontez from Georgetown was sentenced to 300 years for possessing child pornography after a Google alert led to his arrest and the discovery of exploitative material on his devices.

Austin opens a new shelter for domestic violence survivors, providing 40-unit short-term housing and support services, fully funded by the city and operated by The SAFE Alliance.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders flags at half-staff to honor the assassinated Charlie Kirk, reflecting national mourning as per President Trump's proclamation.

An apartment fire in northwest Austin displaced five people, destroyed multiple units, but caused no injuries. The fire department controlled the blaze, which started on a balcony and spread to the attic.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office is searching for Olmer Lopez, the suspect in the homicide of Yury Bobadilla near Manor, and urges public assistance.

Round Rock, Texas, climbed to 14th in CoworkingCafe's ranking of top small cities for economic growth, with a 51% increase in GDP and improvements in median earnings, unemployment, housing, and infrastructure.

Texas Governor Abbott issues an executive order to regulate the sale of hemp products and protect minors, mandating ID checks at point-of-sale with potential license revocation for non-compliance.

Austin's weather is predicted to be sunny with highs in the mid-90s and light breezes, remaining clear at night with lows around 72. The pattern continues through the weekend and into next week.

Governor Abbott ceremonially signed two bills at a conference to improve rural healthcare in Texas, focusing on hospital sustainability and ambulance services.