The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission's first meeting is set for February 18, 2025, to discuss foundational matters and procedures.

Dense morning fog in Austin is forecasted to clear, followed by sunny and windy conditions with a weekend high near 78 degrees and a sharp temperature drop midweek.

Richard Lee Tabler was executed by Texas for a 2004 double murder; he expressed remorse and had ended his legal appeals. His spiritual growth while on death row was noted, but the ACLU's appeal to the Supreme Court had been denied.

Hays County begins RM 3237 widening project in Wimberley, with an aim to improve road safety and manage growth, including adding shoulders and turn lanes. Traffic is being re-routed during construction, which is set to complete by summer 2025.

A Texas judge orders a New York OB-GYN to stop sending abortion pills to Texas, imposing a $100,000 fine, despite New York's legal protections for such services.

Austin health authorities highlight heart disease awareness and introduce a new healthcare model for the homeless, emphasizing early detection, lifestyle changes, and accessible medical services.

Austin City Council supports six affordable housing developments seeking tax credits for low-income units, with a focus on long-term affordability and diverse demographic needs.

A Katy man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for striking a Border Patrol Agent with his car and fleeing during an immigration checkpoint in Del Rio, Texas.

The Texas DPS and PSC honored Texans for bravery and service, including two William P. Clements Excellence Award recipients, at the first PSC meeting of 2025.

Four people were arrested in El Paso for allegedly running a human smuggling operation, after Border Patrol agents linked them to moving undocumented individuals between motels.

Mexican national Jose Ramon Castillo-Lopez, a cartel-linked drug trafficking leader, receives a life sentence in a federal case prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's Office in Texas.

Two people died in a fire and murder-suicide at Pearl Lantana Apartments in Austin, following a domestic violence incident involving Micaela and Daniel Sanchez.

The Austin City Council is set to discuss amendments to a housing proposal that would allow lot subdivisions for more units. The aim is to address housing shortages while considering infrastructure challenges like drainage.