Del Valle ISD appointed Dr. Matthew Gutierrez as its new superintendent. With a rich experience in education, Gutierrez will lead almost 12,000 students, leveraging his academic and professional background to improve the district.

Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw was honored at his last PSC meeting and the new training facility was named after him to acknowledge his 15-year service.

Governors of Texas and Oklahoma bet BBQ and beer on the outcome of the Red River Showdown college football game.

Austin is finalizing the purchase of a new shared headquarters for police, fire, and EMS near Zilker Park to improve efficiency and conditions of agency facilities.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "One Pill Kills" campaign aiming to educate on fentanyl dangers has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since September 2023 and is funded through August 2025.

Texas Senate race sees Rep. Colin Allred outfundraise Sen. Ted Cruz with Allred raising more than $68.7 million to Cruz's $40 million for the campaign.

Incumbent Vanessa Fuentes and challenger Robert Reynolds compete for Austin's District 2 Council seat, focusing on issues like infrastructure, wages, and housing affordability.

Texans complained to the FCC about a Blue Alert issued before 6 a.m. for a suspect accused of shooting a police chief; the early alert raised concerns over timing protocols.

The Supreme Court declined an appeal from the White House against Texas' abortion law, affecting OB/GYNs' practice and considering leaving or retiring early due to legal risks.

Mayor Kirk Watson leads in campaign contributions in the Austin mayoral race, with over $927,000 raised. His main competitors, Tovo, Greco, Pulido, and newcomer Bowen, trail significantly in fundraising.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick criticized Deloitte for mismanaging the Texas Energy Fund by processing a fraudulent application, resulting in a push to reclaim funds and review contracts.

The DPS in Texas was awarded the 2024 Officer Wellness Award for its dedication to improving officer well-being.

Austin's APD has reactivated its 40 ALPRs to aid in tracking stolen vehicles and individuals, amid privacy concerns and after a public debate on their use.