Freeman F. Martin was sworn in as the new director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, succeeding Colonel Steven McCraw, with Governor Greg Abbott presiding over the ceremony.

Texas House Republicans and Democrats are set to select their leaders, including the Speaker, amid internal party debates over issues and leadership styles.

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott volunteered on Thanksgiving with Meals on Wheels, delivering meals to Austin's needy seniors, reflecting their holiday tradition and community commitment.

Governor Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin on Thanksgiving, delivering meals to the elderly and highlighting community service.

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election in Texas with a historic 6.4 million votes, outperforming Kamala Harris, who got 4.8 million votes, and leading by 1.5 million votes state-wide.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, accusing them of manipulating the energy market to promote green energy and drive up prices.

K9 Enzo, a retired Williamson County Sheriff's Office dog, passed away, leaving his handler Deputy Derrick Johnson and the community to mourn his legacy.

The High Point North Apartments in North Austin are experiencing prolonged power outages due to a vehicle collision with a powerline and repeated metal thefts, leaving residents in hardship.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Texas can maintain a razor wire fence at the Eagle Pass border to deter illegal entry, highlighting state versus federal control on immigration.

Trump announced tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China to address illegal immigration and drug flow, causing concern for increased costs and potential economic retaliation.

Colonel Steven C. McCraw retires as Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 15 years, with Lt. Colonel Freeman F. Martin set to succeed him.

Texas Governor Abbott and future Border Czar Homan visited Texas troops on Thanksgiving, advocating for strict border policies and signaling intensified enforcement under the Trump administration.

Texas Legislature to discuss a bill imposing stricter penalties on hoax school threats, potentially classifying them as felonies with reparations for emergency response costs.