An Austin man received a 40-year prison sentence for drug trafficking after police found fentanyl in his car and additional drugs and firearms at his home. He also pled guilty to the crime.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy executives to discuss enhancing the state's severe weather response and expedite infrastructure improvements.

U.S. Marshals arrested Fabian Jaramillo Toribio-Martinez, a wanted criminal, in Round Rock, for charges including sexual assault of a child and drug possession.

Hutto prepares for FY2025 budget talks with numerous meetings to discuss financial strategies and community input, starting from the City Council meeting on August 1.

A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally importing 165 endangered Australian reptiles by providing false documents to authorities about a nonexistent zoo.

TxDOT is allocating $156 million for public transit upgrades, with new facilities, over 150 buses, and expanded routes across Texas, enhancing connectivity and mobility for residents.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns of suing the Biden Administration over the protection of the dunes sagebrush lizard, alleging harm to the state's oil and gas industry.

An Austin man pleaded guilty to robbery charges related to the theft of USPS Arrow Keys as part of a 2023 scheme.

Austin launches atxbelieves.org to support sexual assault survivors as part of its Collective Sex Crimes Response Model, including a public outreach campaign across media platforms.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declares a final victory in compelling the Biden Administration to continue border wall construction, as they will not appeal a court's injunction.

The article details Austin's weather forecast, predicting a hot start to August with triple-digit temperatures, possible weekend showers, and consistent warm nights around mid-70s to upper 70s.

The Austin Police Department is seeking public aid to identify a suspect who disrupted an emergency call at a Walgreens on North Lamar Boulevard. A reward is offered for relevant information.

Georgetown schedules mosquito spraying after West Nile virus is detected in local parks, with health officials advising residents to stay indoors during spraying and take precautions against mosquito bites.