Trump wins a second term.
Cruz keeps his US Senate seat.
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza wins reelection.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson will serve another term.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza was re-elected in a landslide Tuesday, securing nearly 70% of the vote in his race against Republican Daniel Betts.
Five Austin City Council seats were up for grabs. Here are the results. (KXAN-TV)
Democratic U.S. Reps. Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar, and Republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, all of Austin, cruised to reelection Tuesday night. (Austin American-Statesman)
Travis County Prop A (property tax increase) passed.
All Texas election results. (Austin American-Statesman)
More 2024 ELECTION coverage including victories by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz can be found further down this post.
The 400-acre wildfire, known as the Hudson Fire, that began Sunday in Bastrop County is now 85% contained.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for information on a deadly hit-and-run crash on West Ben White Boulevard on Sunday.
The United States Postal Service is investigating a mail dumping in east Austin. (KXAN-TV)
Shane James Jr., the former U.S. Army officer accused of killing six people last year in a multi-county shooting rampage, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial due to his mental health. (Austin American-Statesman)
An update on the planned new Public Safety Headquarters.
Another pleasant day in store for us today before another system moves in tomorrow bringing humidity and an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms into Friday.
What is now Hurricane Rafael in the Caribbean will eventually emerge over the Gulf of Mexico before delivering heavy rain to part of the United States.
Lake Travis levels are still struggling despite major rainfall. The lake has been sitting between 44-47% full for the past three months. (MySanAntonio)
Republicans take back control of the US Senate.
What is the future of Gov. Abbott’s school choice plan?
SPORTS
No games were played in the NBA last night due to Election Day.
Tonight, the San Antonio Spurs are in Houston while Dallas hosts Chicago. (Yahoo! Sports)
The sights, sounds and great food of South Austin.
