Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Wynn Rosser, Ph.D., to the Southern Regional Education Board, aiming to improve public education in the state until 2029.

A car with Andrew Campbell, 77, was found in an Elgin pond; he was pronounced dead on scene. Police investigate the crash's cause; an autopsy is requested.

Austin police safely recovered a 50-day-old infant, Armani Woods, after issuing an Amber Alert and arrested the mother and another individual for kidnapping.

Kyle is preparing for a mayoral runoff election between Rizo and Flores-Cale after a majority was not reached. Zapata and Medina won City Council seats, but District 1 will also see a runoff.

The National Weather Service forecast predicts sunny weather and rising temperatures nearing 90 degrees for Austin, with cooler lows at night, and a sharp drop to 66 degrees on Sunday with strong winds.

Kyle resident Franklin Jovel Tabora-Dias faces charges of sexual assault and child trafficking, with authorities alleging he deceived victims about his age.

Texas was named America's Top Business Climate for the third year, praised for its business-friendly policies, infrastructure, and workforce development.

Governor Abbott appointed Elizabeth Factor and Jelain Chubb to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board, aiming to improve archival preservation in Texas.

Katie Herbers from APD's Human Trafficking Unit received the 2025 Lotus Award for her work against human trafficking and contributions to a survivor-focused program.

Texans likely approve all 17 constitutional amendments, including tax exemptions and infrastructure investments, with high support for Proposition 10's property tax reduction for fire-affected homeowners.

Governor Abbott appoints Carl Caton, Michael Hiller, and Robert Pearle to the Texas Commission on Marriage and Family, with Caton as chair, to strengthen family structures.

Javier Ortega Gonzalez was sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child in Hays County, starting when the child was 5 years old.

A water main break caused the closure of eastbound lanes on Riverside Drive in southeast Austin, leading to traffic disruptions. Repair timeline was uncertain.