TxDOT began the I-35 Capital Express Central project, costing $4.5 billion, to expand Interstate 35 in Austin, aiming to ease traffic by adding HOV lanes and improving public spaces.

Austin celebrates Día de los Muertos with events at ESB-MACC featuring traditional altars, performances, and MexAmeriCon, a showcase of Mexican American culture.

An 18-year-old was charged with murder in a school stabbing in Texas, where victim Darrin Loving died from chest wounds. Classes were suspended for mourning.

The article discusses Texas's promising deer hunting season, with plentiful deer due to favorable weather conditions, and highlights new carcass disposal regulations as well as the importance of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease.

A pedestrian was killed in a collision on October 26, 2024, in Austin, marking the city's 73rd fatal crash that year. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Texas sees a surge in school safety reports via the iWatchTexas program, with September 2024 recording over double the previous year's figures, as stated by the DPS.

Kylar Northcutt graduated from the ACC dental hygiene program with a cohort boasting remarkable outcomes, crediting a strong support system for her success.

Hays County Judge Tanner Neidhardt, also a professor, was put on leave for soliciting votes from students, which violates Texas law against using state resources for political purposes.

Crystal Mason's legal team, with ACLU and Texas Civil Rights Project support, submitted a brief to Texas' Highest Criminal Court to affirm her voting conviction reversal. She faces five years for unknowingly voting illegally.

Lyn Estabrook, leveraging her architecture background, now oversees strategic airport development in Austin, focusing on future trends, efficient construction, and airport master planning.

Austin faces a mix of weather with record-tying heat, a cold front bringing rain and potentially affecting voter turnout, with varied impacts for residents and outdoor activities.

Central Texas gears up for Día de los Muertos with various events including dance, music, art exhibitions, and community altars to honor the departed.

The Festival Beach Food Forest in east Austin is expanding to 3.5 acres, supported by city funds and a community of volunteers aiming to provide free food, medicine, and a gathering space.