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.

An asteroid between Mars and Jupiter has been named after University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella in honor of his contributions to aerospace and academia.

Texas Rep. Briscoe Cain proposes a state takeover of Austin with House Bill 274, aiming to establish the "District of Austin" amid rising tensions over governance and crime.

Texas DPS Class B-2024 trainees completed a field training exercise, preparing them for real-world law enforcement scenarios before their December graduation.

The City of Austin grants $146,000 to 54 sustainability projects in local schools, aiming to educate students on climate action and support eco-friendly improvements.

Georgetown ISD is preparing to start construction of its third high school in spring, scheduled to open in May 2028, financed by a $649 million bond approved by voters.

Freeman F. Martin becomes the new Director of the Texas DPS, promising to enhance public safety amid significant threats, with support from Governor Abbott and other officials.

Austin's District 7 faces a runoff election after no candidate won the majority in the general election, despite residents' preference for ranked choice voting, which remains unapproved by Texas.