Colonel Steven C. McCraw retires as Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 15 years, with Lt. Colonel Freeman F. Martin set to succeed him.

Austin experienced a cool Thanksgiving with mid-50s temperatures, a brisk north wind, and fair weather. Conditions are expected to remain mild with a chance of rain early next week.

OSHA fined Tesla nearly $7,000 for safety violations at its Gigafactory Texas after inspections revealed inadequate protection from hazardous chemicals.

Trader Joe's is opening a new store in Bee Cave, Texas, in the Shops at the Galleria, with construction starting February 2, 2025, and ending by June 1, bringing the total to four stores in the Austin area.

Austin is dealing with a rise in homicides, with ten cases in November. Law enforcement, facing staff shortages, urges public vigilance and cooperation to combat the surge in violent crime.

Austin police are investigating an assault at a west Austin H-E-B store where a 66-year-old man was attacked and accused of being a pedophile. Suspects used dating apps to lure victims for public shaming and extortion.

One person died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on the US 183A Toll Road in Cedar Park. The collision involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.

Austin records a significant surge in homicides for November, with nine incidents amounting to 14% of the year's total, amid concerns about the impact of 2020 budget cuts on the police department's resources and efficacy.

TxDOT prepares for record Thanksgiving travel, urges road safety, offers HERO roadside assistance, and AAA expects to aid many with vehicle issues. Skies will also be busy, with TSA aiming for short security waits.

California remains the top source state for new Texas residents, with about 55,000 more Californians moving to Texas than vice versa in 2023. Texas also saw a significant internal migration within its borders.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport now offers a range of convenient parking solutions, like the tech-enhanced Blue Garage and the close-proximity Red Garage, along with economical options and frequent parker rewards.

Police responded to a shooting in Austin; a man was found deceased and Steven Rippley confessed, claiming self-defense. Rippley is charged with 1st Degree Murder as the 64th homicide of the year.

TxDOT uses fluid dynamics to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion through data monitoring and innovative intersection designs. They also emphasize the role of safe driving practices.