Cedar Park breaks ground on a new $30M Public Safety Joint Training Facility, enhancing training for emergency services, with completion expected by 2026.

Austin's influential figures like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan may impact Trump's administration, with Musk supporting Trump financially and potentially gaining an advisory role, while Rogan amplifies Trump's reach through his podcast.

Kirk Watson appears to have won the Austin mayoral race with just over 50% of votes, narrowly avoiding a runoff.

Austin Housing Department advances a new affordable housing project at 400 West Stassney Lane, despite its location in a floodplain, to serve families earning below the AMI.

The 69th annual Austin Veterans Day Parade is set for November 11, with a start time of 9:30 a.m., beginning at the South Congress Avenue Bridge and ending at the Texas Capitol.

The article discusses the possibility of a 269-269 tie in the Electoral College between Trump and Harris, detailing the mechanics and historical precedent of such an event.

Austin Municipal Court is celebrating Municipal Courts Week with community events focusing on education and building trust between citizens and the court.

Dr. Tony Jacob, a Texas optometrist, agreed to pay over $1 million to settle claims he submitted false healthcare claims using incorrect provider IDs.

Austin's Housing Department seeks public feedback on federally funded programs for the FY24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) from November 18 to December 4.

Austin and the Austin Police Association signed a contract to fill 300+ police vacancies and increase officer pay by 28% over five years, introducing new accountability measures.

Hays County Judge Tanner Neidhardt, also a professor, was put on leave for soliciting votes from students, which violates Texas law against using state resources for political purposes.

JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, will appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in Austin, gaining potential reach to Rogan's millions of subscribers ahead of the election.

Travis County extends early voting hours on Thursday and Friday to encourage turnout for the Nov. 5 election, with key races including the presidential and a U.S. Senate contest.