Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are revising their fire and EMS services due to growth, with a deadline set for year's end. Concurrently, a land dispute involving the former Texas Rangers Foundation persists.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson claimed re-election victory with a slim margin, awaiting official tally as challenger Carmen Llanes Pulido has yet to concede. Watson is set to address key issues like affordability and public safety in his new term.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson secures re-election by a narrow margin, narrowly avoiding a runoff, and commits to focusing on critical city issues during his new term.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis addresses staffing, crime, and community trusts with a 100-day plan, incorporating Austinites' input for departmental improvements.

Cedar Park Police welcomed a new K9 member, Maverik, a Belgian Malinois, along with his handler Officer Detlefsen, adding to their law enforcement team.

SMCISD is considering a move to a four-day school week and has surveyed community members for input, with student outcomes as a chief priority in the decision-making process.

Police Chief Lisa Davis outlined a 100-day action plan for the Austin Police Dept, focusing on recruitment, community trust, and innovation, with town halls and data-driven approaches to reform.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandates a tuition freeze at public colleges and universities until the 2026-2027 academic year to help ease financial burdens on students.

District Attorney José Garza sued to keep details of his taxpayer-funded security confidential, claiming safety concerns. Critics question the transparency of the funding process.

Trooper Kyle Bradley has received the "Be the One" Award for his outstanding work in combating human trafficking, as recognized at the North American Human Trafficking Conference.

The Round Rock Police Department invites the public to enroll in its 12-week Citizens Police Academy starting Feb. 4, offering education on police operations every Tuesday evening.

An AI may have mimicked a constituent's voice during an Austin City Council meeting, raising security and integrity concerns about council proceedings.

Georgetown and Sugar Land in Texas honor veterans with fields of American flags, raising funds and awareness for issues like PTSD, as communities reflect on their sacrifices for Veterans Day.