Hays County deputies seek Nicholas A. Knudsen, wanted on felonies including kidnapping. The 6-foot tall, heavily tattooed 29-year-old man remains at large. A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to his capture.

The Austin Police Department conducted operations against shoplifting in North Austin, arresting multiple individuals and recovering over $12,900 in stolen goods.

Austin's Thanksgiving Day featured initially cloudy weather that became sunny with a high near 65°F. Light east northeast winds were present. Evening conditions will return to being mostly cloudy with a low around 48°F.

San Antonio-based Usio bought assets of LA fintech PostCredit in an all-stock deal, adding AI expense-management to its payments platform.

A crash shut all northbound lanes of I‑35 near the SE Inner Loop Thursday morning; traffic was diverted to the frontage road and delays built through the area.

Austin announced closures of administrative offices and various facilities for Thanksgiving 2025, maintaining essential services like utility payments and adjusted trash pickup.

Former TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge was sentenced to 10 years for her role in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, also ordered to pay over $63 million in restitution.

Texas AG Paxton is suing TDHCA, claiming their funding rules discriminate against religious groups by restricting the use of funds for religious activities.

Two Texans were arrested after 137 lbs of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop; they are federally charged with possession with intent to distribute.

Austin approved incentives for Balance Dance Studios and The Hideout under its Place-Based Enhancement Program to promote local business growth and stability.

Hays County deputies are searching for 29-year-old Nicholas A. Knudsen of Seguin, wanted on kidnapping, psilocybin‑manufacturing and family‑violence charges.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, emphasizing their professional experience and backgrounds.

Manor Police arrested two individuals after separate chases involving stolen Hyundai Elantras, with one arrest involving Austin police K-9 and air support. The incidents highlight a series of auto thefts in the area.