The Texas Senate passed bail reform measures tightening policies for violent crime suspects, moving towards the House. The bills could restrict bail eligibility and allow denial of bail for some charges, raising constitutional concerns among critics.

ERCOT anticipates a tight power supply in Texas due to cold temperatures but has not issued emergency conditions, with CEO Pablo Vegas expressing confidence in the grid's reliability.

Round Rock Police Department adds new K-9 Reka, an explosive-detecting Dutch Shepherd, and her handler Officer Jackson to their unit. Reka replaces retiring K-9 Lucy.

The City of Austin invites residents to town hall meetings for input on the 2025-26 budget, led by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, with a focus on community priorities.

Brian Dismukes was appointed as Assistant Chief in the DPS Infrastructure Operations Division, recognized for his three decades of service and leadership.

The Texas House has proposed a bill for private school vouchers, which would allow families to use state funds to pay for private schooling, sparking debate over public education resources.

The Trump administration fired hundreds of FAA employees, raising safety concerns, particularly after a recent plane crash in D.C. The layoffs targeted probationary staff, sparking critique over air traffic control operations and national security.

Protests occurred in Austin and London against President Trump's controversial Gaza plan, with demonstrators expressing solidarity with Palestine and criticizing the proposal's immorality and impracticality.

The Texas Lottery Commission and ex-director Gary Grief face a lawsuit over alleged fraud and game manipulation, involving Lottery.com since 2017. The claims relate to a suspicious $95 million jackpot win and potential money laundering activities.

Austin's City Manager T.C. Broadnax established the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment to support the city's creative scene, with Angela Means as its director.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission's first meeting is set for February 18, 2025, to discuss foundational matters and procedures.

Hays County begins RM 3237 widening project in Wimberley, with an aim to improve road safety and manage growth, including adding shoulders and turn lanes. Traffic is being re-routed during construction, which is set to complete by summer 2025.

A Texas judge orders a New York OB-GYN to stop sending abortion pills to Texas, imposing a $100,000 fine, despite New York's legal protections for such services.