Texas DPS closed offices statewide due to technical issues, part of a global outage affecting various sectors. CrowdStrike assures it wasn't a cyberattack, while Microsoft is addressing related software update problems.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces record job creation and employment levels in the state, emphasizing Texas' thriving economy and superior national performance in job growth.

Spread & Co. is opening a new location in Austin's Cherrywood neighborhood, offering artisanal cheese, sandwiches, pastries, salads, and an extended selection of drinks.

Fabian Salas is charged with murdering Joseph Stanczyk in Elgin, Texas, after a road rage incident escalated into a physical altercation and shooting.

A defective software update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused widespread technological disruptions globally, affecting various sectors including air travel and emergency services.

Austin, Texas, experiences the largest drop in rent prices nationally, with a 9.5% year-over-year decrease, reflecting a trend in the region due to new construction after the pandemic.

The Austin Police Department's new chief finalists are Lisa Davis of the Cincinnati Police and Milwaukee's Chief Jeffrey Norman, with a community meet-and-greet scheduled for input.

The DOJ is suing Southwest Key Programs over allegations of staff sexually harassing minors in its Texas shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children.

The Texas Institute for Electronics at UT Austin has been awarded $840 million by DARPA to establish a microelectronics center, enhancing U.S. semiconductor production and defense technology.

Texas adds 18 bat boxes at Walnut Creek Bridge to provide roosts for displaced bats due to construction, as part of statewide conservation efforts detailed by TxDOT.

Austin, Texas anticipates a break from intense heat with a possible high of 97 degrees and chances of rain throughout the week, as the National Weather Service and KXAN forecast storms and up to 4 inches of rain post-weekend.

Del Valle ISD expands its free meal program to include breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2024-2025 school year under the Community Eligibility Program.

A Georgetown man was sentenced to 45 years for meth distribution following a sting operation and jury trial in Williamson County. He was also fined $10,000 and had prior convictions.