Representative David Cook won the GOP nomination for Texas House Speaker after a lengthy and divisive internal vote, while his opponent, Rep. Dustin Burrows, exited the vote prematurely but remains confident.

Carly Kehoe Pearson has been appointed as the new Assistant City Manager of Taylor, starting December 30, 2024.

Proposition A in Austin leads to teacher pay raises and funding influx for AISD, though the state recapture policy limits the district's benefit from increased property taxes.

Austin City Council is considering a $6.5 million budget to maintain an emergency homeless shelter, amid local concerns over safety and increased crime.

The Texas DPS has announced changes to the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program, effective January 1, 2025, which exempts non-commercial vehicles from many inspections but introduces a fee at registration.

Austin plans to request HUD funds on Dec 23, 2024, for Cairn Point at Montopolis, a 150-unit senior housing project with no significant environmental impact. Public comments on the ERR are open until Dec 20, 2024.

Texas is abolishing annual vehicle safety inspections in 2025, replacing them with a fee, but keeping emissions tests in some counties. New laws also enhance online data privacy and introduce funding changes for schools.

Judge O’Connor rejected Boeing's plea deal concerning its 737 Max crashes due to issues with the DEI policies involved in selecting a compliance monitor.

Texas Governor Abbott is confident in passing a school voucher program with increased legislative support and looks to provide additional funding to public schools, despite concerns about equity and funding implications.

The Department of Labor reports $11M in unclaimed back wages for over 15,000 Texans, with an average of 1,000 Texans eligible for payouts annually using the WOW tool.

Williamson County lifted its burn ban on Friday due to recent and expected rainfall, while officials urge continued caution and adherence to state regulations.

Siegel and Bledsoe, both civil rights lawyers, vie for Austin's District 7 Council seat, emphasizing legal experience and activism in the runoff election.

Chinese national Shengua Wen was arrested for allegedly smuggling firearms to North Korea, violating U.S. sanctions and potentially aiding their military ambitions.