OSHA fined Tesla nearly $50,000 after the death of electrician Victor Gomez Sr. at their Austin Gigafactory, citing inadequate protective equipment and safety measures around live circuits.

Educators in Texas demand a per-student funding increase greater than the $220 proposed in House Bill 2, emphasizing inflation's impact on their resources.

TxDOT invests $2.7 billion in Texas roads, with $1.3 billion for the oil-rich Permian Basin to improve safety and alleviate congestion, including a $1.5 billion I-20 widening project.

Austin Police Department arrested 11 suspects linked to a series of vehicle burglaries in city parks, with charges including burglary and credit/debit card abuse.

Fatal collision at E SH71 and Presidential Blvd involves a fire engine and sedan, resulting in one death and minor injuries to firefighters. Investigation is ongoing.

Miscommunication and uncertainty plagued Hays County as wildfires led to confusing evacuation orders and alerts that lacked clarity, with residents struggling to understand the situation.

Austin Police seek public help identifying a suspect in a January 30 bus assault on Duval Street, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

DPS names Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for March, offering a $6,000 reward for tips leading to his arrest for charges including attempted indecency with a child.

The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) held its first meeting, discussing with Sunset Advisory Commission strategies to improve state agency efficiency and taxpayer savings.

A Mexican national with a prior manslaughter conviction faces federal charges for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after a public intoxication arrest in Texas.

Hays County imposed a seven-day burn ban due to high wind, dry grass, and low humidity increasing fire risk. Emergency services work on existing fires, and residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning.

A Mexican national with a prior vehicular homicide conviction is in U.S. federal custody for illegal re-entry.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on South Mopac Expressway in South Austin, prompting road closures and traffic delays for the ongoing investigation.