The Texas DPS has increased the reward to $8,500 for information leading to the capture of Miguel Angel Gomez, a murder suspect and parole violator on the state's Most Wanted list.

Austin announces closures of city offices, including libraries and recreation centers, on Veterans Day, with essential services like waste collection operating as usual.

Round Rock voters passed a $932.1 million school bond, excluding athletic facility upgrades, prioritizing technology, campus improvements, and fine arts.

A judge has ruled Shane James Jr. incompetent to stand trial for a deadly shooting spree in Texas, with treatment ordered before any trial proceedings.

Austin City Council is likely to go all-Democratic as Republican Mackenzie Kelly loses her seat, with most incumbents retaining their positions and two runoffs pending.

A 16-year-old was injured in a Manor shooting; police detained one person and are investigating the incident, which they believe is isolated with no public threat.

Austin Pets Alive! partners with Bastrop County Animal Services to move 38 pets to safety amid the Hudson Fire, calling for community support in fostering and donations.

Voters in Central Texas delivered mixed responses on school tax rate hikes, with Austin, Manor, and San Marcos ISDs approved increases, while others like Liberty Hill and Blanco were denied, affecting budgets and staff salaries.

A study reports Austin as the most debt-ridden city in the US, with an average nonmortgage debt of $45,920 per person, largely driven by auto and student loans.

David Schachter, a former teacher, has sued Wimberley ISD and Hays County officials, claiming they conspired to destroy his career despite his acquittal on misconduct charges.

Austin issues RFP 2024-004 for HIV service providers, with federal and city funds, anticipating contract start dates in 2025. Deadline for proposals is December 6, 2024.

Texas has not had a death-free day on its roadways since November 7, 2000, with TxDOT and DPS striving to end the deadly streak through enhanced safety measures.

Round Rock city offices, including the library and rec center, will close for Veterans Day, but trash pickup remains unchanged. A Veterans Day event is planned at Yonders Point. Online services remain available.