Texas Governor appoints Greg Wilhelm as a judge for the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County, set to serve from December 1, 2025, to the end of 2026.

Austin Emergency Center will pay $429,231 to settle false claims allegations of overbilling for COVID-19 tests and potentially up-coding services related to federal employees' health benefits.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather in Austin leading to Thanksgiving with a gradual cooldown and a chance of rain and storms towards the weekend.

Undine LLC reimbursed about $200,000 to Greenshores homeowners after grinder-pump failures and regulator intervention exposed maintenance gaps. Regulators and the city are still probing.

A former Elgin ISD staffer was arrested after an affidavit alleged inappropriate contact with an eighth‑grade student during sleepovers. The district says it is cooperating with investigators.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the closure of 10 schools due to a $19.7 million budget shortfall, affecting 3,796 students and prompting a restructure of dual language programs.

The shelter-in-place order in Wimberley was lifted after the Hays County Sheriff's Office found no public danger following a mental health-related law enforcement response.

Two foxes in Wimberley, Texas tested positive for rabies, prompting warnings from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office to avoid wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated.

Hays County announces its annual Point-in-Time Count to gather data on local homelessness for resource planning, in collaboration with local organizations and volunteers.

A man died and two others were injured when a Ford Escape hit an Oncor truck in Georgetown; the driver was arrested for intoxication manslaughter and assault.

An Uber driver in South Austin was attacked by a customer using a plastic bag over a dispute involving an expired ID for alcohol delivery. The assailant was arrested and faces assault charges.

Primitivo Chavez, 75, was found safe after being reported missing from an East El Paso care facility. El Paso Police had issued a Silver Alert due to his age and medical needs.

Austin's weather forecast includes showers and storms today, clearing tonight, with a sunny Thanksgiving week ahead, but possible storms returning by the weekend.