Patrick Crusius received a life sentence without parole for the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting, pleading guilty to capital murder and aggravated assault.

Texas is close to establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as Senate Bill 14 awaits Governor Abbott's signature after passing through the legislature.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash near W. Oltorf Street and South Congress Avenue in South Austin; transported to a trauma center Sunday evening.

A family in Georgetown's Berry Creek was displaced by a fire early Sunday, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, coinciding with severe weather. The Red Cross is assisting the family.

Authorities recovered the body of missing swimmer Angel Savarin from Lake Austin, near Emma Long Metro Park, after a search that began with reports of a potential drowning.

Austin is enjoying sunny weather with highs near 88°F, but a shift is expected with a 40% chance of showers on Tuesday and a 60% chance on Wednesday; thunderstorms may occur through the week.

Kentucky angler Art Weston likely set a world record by catching a 153-pound alligator gar in Texas, which might become the largest freshwater fish caught on ultra-light tackle.

The University of Texas Longhorns baseball team defeated Auburn 14-2, with Kimble Schuessler hitting two home runs and eight RBIs, sweeping the series at home.

The Texas Longhorns narrowly defeated the LSU Tigers 6-5 with a walk-off single, securing a 2-1 series win, while players like Mia Scott contributed significantly to the team's victory.

Texans rallied at the Capitol against state and federal policies, discussing educational concerns and Trump's administration with music and speeches as part of the "Hands Off" campaign.

Texas hemp farmers fear the proposed Senate Bill 3, which bans consumable hemp products with trace THC, may cripple their industry, impacting jobs and state revenue. Lawmakers argue for consumer safety, while farmers urge regulatory balance.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding with the 12,000-square-foot Atrium Infill project to address congestion and modernize facilities amidst surging traffic.

A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a collision with a vehicle in Southeast Travis County, prompting road closures and emergency response, including a STAR Flight to Dell Seton Medical Center.