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Smokey Mo’s sued over alleged rats ahead of Thanksgiving turkey orders
Lawsuit alleges Smokey Mo’s ignored rodent problems; inspections found droppings in Round Rock as the chain denies claims and continues cleanup.
Flying from these 4 Texas airports? See flight delays, cancellations
Leaving Texas for the Holidays? Your airport might be facing delays. See flight status for these 4 airports
7 Texas cities rank among top US cities to spend Thanksgiving in
Seven Texas cities ranked in the top 20, with some of the cheapest Thanksgiving dinners and best weather forecasts.
Silver Alert: Authorities search for 92-year-old Robert Weichsel
92-year-old Robert Weichsel vanished near RR 620 in Lakeway; he drives a 2014 blue Honda Crosstour, plate DRW4533. If seen, call 911.
Texas will see record volume of Thanksgiving travelers, AAA says
With so many more people on the road, drivers should stay vigilant and keep traffic laws in mind.
$10M of Meth Hidden in Lettuce Seized at Texas Border
The 500 packages of meth weighed 1,153 pounds, according to border patrol officials.
Hays County man, 26, gets 15 years for intoxication manslaughter
Royce Robison was sentenced to 15 years for intoxication manslaughter and 10 years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Austin police find missing 63-year-old woman
Austin police found 63-year-old Elizabeth Ann Webb, last seen at 6200 W. William Cannon Dr. Call 911 or 512-974-5250.
Does Texas law allow you to speed to keep up with traffic?
Can you fight a Texas speeding ticket by claiming you were keeping up with traffic?
Expunge a past Travis County arrest: Application portal now live
Residents can check whether they qualify and get paired with volunteer attorneys, who will provide free assistance to erase certain cases from records.
This Texas airport leads US in flight delays for first half of 2025
Fewer than seven of every 10 flights at this airport were on time. Check out the airlines with the most delays.
Austin crews stabilize downtown sinkhole after storm drain failure
Before workers arrived, several raccoons were spotted poking their heads out of the sinkhole. The road is now patched and reopened.
Austin Public Library's Recycled Reads to officially close in January
The bookstore at 5335 Burnet Road will officially close on Jan. 17 with used book sales shifting to all APL locations in February.
Neighbor indicted in fatal shooting of 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss
Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn in "King of the Hill," was fatally shot outside his San Antonio home. A grand jury has indicted neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez on first-degree murder charges.
Camp Mystic flood lawsuits: Attorney says timing was not strategic
Nearly all families of "Heaven's 27" have now filed against Camp Mystic after months of collaboration and shared grief.
Austin free Thanksgiving meals: Find 7 places to eat, buy groceries
Get free groceries and hot Thanksgiving meals in Austin with 7 options, from mobile pantries to sit-down dinners and delivery.
2020 Georgetown homicide suspect arrested in Temple, Texas
U.S. Marshals arrested a Mexican national in Temple in a 2020 Georgetown homicide; he’s held in Williamson County Jail with an ICE detainer.
Northern Taurids meteor shower to light up the Austin sky this week
See the Northern Taurids over Austin Tuesday night into Wednesday morning; expect slow, bright meteors, about 2 per hour. Avoid city lights.
Austin Thanksgiving volunteering: Where to help in 2025
From Turkey Trot to Operation Turkey, here’s where to volunteer in Austin this Thanksgiving week, with dates, shifts and sign-up links.