Austin City Council may approve an $11M plan Thursday to add advanced vehicle detectors to traffic signals, with a local match of about $2.48M and federal funds covering most costs.

A 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting on the 800 block of Elvira Street on San Antonio’s West Side. Police say his injuries were not life-threatening and a suspect remains at large.

State officials say a newly detected pasture mealybug has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is causing pasture dieback. Producers are being urged to scout and report sightings.

A $7M New Braunfels Utilities sewer overhaul will dig beneath Historic Gruene beginning in January 2026, bringing overnight closures, one-way detours and parking limits through spring.

Whataburger's fourth New Braunfels location opens Monday at 1825 SH 46 S with dine-in, drive-thru and an opening-day giveaway that could award two guests free Whataburger for a year.

A woman was found shot to death Wednesday night on San Antonio’s Northeast Side; police detained several people and are taking witness statements. Investigators recovered a weapon and the probe remains active.

Abbott wants Texans to vote on any local tax increase and would cap spending growth while allowing petitions to force tax‑cut elections.

A 3–3 City Council tie left San Marcos’ Flock Safety license‑plate reader contract to expire. Officials directed staff to seek alternatives amid privacy and legal concerns.

San Antonio's weather forecast includes sunny to cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and varying winds over the next few days, with highs around 70-76 degrees.

A federal judge ordered a Fort Sam Houston civilian held as a flight risk after prosecutors say he funneled about $510,000 from Army recreation funds. The judge cited travel and transfers that investigators say show an intent to flee.

A fire on San Antonio's East Side destroyed a vacant home and damaged neighboring ones; no injuries were reported. Firefighters and investigators are assessing the incident.

ERCOT signed off on a roughly $9 billion kickoff to a statewide plan to build 765‑kV transmission lines meant to ease congestion and meet surging demand. The decision begins a multiyear push that planners say could reshape how power moves across Texas.

A 14-year-old allegedly confessed to starting a Dec. 5 fire at the Burlington store in New Braunfels; surveillance and interviews led to his arrest.