The Austin Police Department released bodycam video from a deadly shooting involving officers after a man led officers on a chase, then a carjacking spree and an apartment break-in in northwest Austin last week.
More than a week after Election Day, Travis County ballots have been unofficially tallied after a new round of results was posted Wednesday. It’s still not enough to officially declare that Mayor Kirk Watson will retain his seat. (KXAN-TV)
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza has filed a lawsuit against the state to prevent the release of details about a government-funded security allotment, which includes funds for his home security. This legal action is part of an ongoing transparency and political dispute. (Austin American-Statesman)
After pressure from activists, Travis County has started offering lawyers to people who are arrested. (KUT 90.5)
Austin police are investigating a body discovered in South Austin Wednesday in what appears to be a fatal stabbing at a gas station.
Austin fire officials responded Wednesday to a haz-mat situation.
A construction crew damaged a natural gas pipeline near the Tesla Gigafactory Wednesday morning. (KVUE-TV)
Homeowners in Bastrop are complaining about a nearby company producing odors similar to ‘burning wet feathers’ and ‘death’.
A Comal County man has been sentenced to life in prison, after pleading guilty to his sixth DWI. (Fox7 Austin)
A Travis County judge sentenced 27-year-old Cristo Jesus Rodriguez to 25 years in prison for the 2022 murder of his 65-year-old roommate. (CBS Austin)
A former Wimberley ISD teacher claims he was framed by multiple officials to end his teaching career before he wanted to. He recently filed a lawsuit.
School officials in San Marcos are considering a four-day school week.
Who wields power in Austin?
The Austin Business Journal has released its 2024 Austin Power Players list.
Texas lawmakers might be looking to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. (Fox7 Austin)
We felt some of the coolest temperatures of the season this morning after a cold front pushed through yesterday.
Another front next week will push temperatures even lower.
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Floridians may have to brace for yet another strike this season as a strengthening tropical depression could track into the Gulf of Mexico and turn toward the Sunshine State next week. If it does and forms into a named storm it will be called Sara.
Veteran U.S. Rep Michael McCaul of Austin apologized Wednesday for appearing disoriented after mixing a prescription sedative with alcohol, causing him to be detained recently by authorities at Dulles International Airport in Washington. (Austin-American Statesman)
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for another two years.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, lost his bid to become the next Senate majority leader on Wednesday, concluding his years-long effort to lead his party conference. (Austin American-Statesman)
Rep. Lloyd Doggett is urging Texans to get health coverage amid high uninsurance rates and coverage gaps. (Daily Texan)
Starting tomorrow, the TxTag system will go offline for three days.
The mayor of Juárez, Mexico, which is across from El Paso, Texas, said the city is ready for the possible arrival of around 2,000 migrants in a caravan heading to the U.S. border. (Lonestar Live)
On Wednesday, the Astrodome Conservancy released what they want to do with the iconic structure.
SPORTS
Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers was named a semifinalist for the 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year. (Texas Longhorns)
Picks for every Top 25 college football game this weekend, including Texas vs. Arkansas.
The San Antonio Spurs took to social media to inform the public that Coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on Nov. 2 at the Frost Bank Center.
Meanwhile, last night the Spurs got a career-high 50 points from Victor Wembanyama in a 139-130 win at home over the Washington Wizards. (Yahoo! Sports)
The Houston Rockets defeated the L.A. Clippers at home, 111-103. Jalen Green had 21 points. (Yahoo! Sports)
Only one game on the NBA schedule tonight and it finds the Dallas Mavericks in Utah at 8:00 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
Tonight in hockey, the Dallas Stars (9-5) host the Boston Bruins (8-7-2) at 7:00 p.m. (Yahoo! Sports)
Most of Texas doesn’t get very much fall color, something that disappoints a lot of transplants. Lost Maples State Natural Area is an exception. This pretty park centered around the Sabinal River usually reaches peak color in early to mid-November.
