An Austin, Texas, resident won $1 million in the Powerball lottery and chose to remain anonymous, as allowed by state law. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at a local 7-Eleven.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues the Department of Labor over a new overtime pay rule, claiming it exceeds authority and revives an illegal Obama-era policy he previously defeated in court.

The Texas AG halted his lawsuit against the Biden Administration's IRS after they reversed a policy that could have affected Texas child support enforcement.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched a new initiative to enforce data privacy laws, aiming to safeguard Texans' personal information from misuse by companies.

Governor Greg Abbott announces the 2024 Governor's Small Business Summit in Pampa, Texas, which aims to support small businesses through panel discussions on critical growth areas.

The Austin Police Department launches the Inaugural Autism Sensory Fair, focusing on individuals with autism, featuring engagements with first responders and various activities.

Raul Meza, Jr. is due for a rescheduled pretrial hearing on multiple murder charges, including for the death of Jesse Fraga and Gloria Lofton, with a plea deal offering a 50-year sentence on the table.

Dr Pepper has tied with Pepsi as the second most popular soda in the U.S., each holding an 8.3% market share. Its rise in popularity is attributed to marketing, new flavors, and a young consumer base.

Emergency responders contained a ferric sulphate spill near the Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant in Austin, which caused temporary road closures but no threat to waterways.

Bastrop ISD board unanimously denies a family's grievance appeal regarding bullying, as the concerned family expresses disappointment and considers legal action.

A pedestrian was hit early Tuesday on U.S. Highway 183 in Austin, leading to major traffic delays with only one northbound lane open. The victim was transported to the hospital but lost pulses en route. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

The article describes a study on how Southern sea otters use tools to forage and adapt to prey scarcity, reducing tooth damage and aiding survival, especially for females during pup rearing.

SAFE Alliance is set to start construction on a supportive housing project in Austin to aid domestic violence survivors facing homelessness, featuring 60 units and essential services nearby.