Hunt was featured Monday night at a mixer and panel discussion hosted by Dallas County Republican Party Chairman Allen West. The Houston congressman, making his first bid for statewide office, pitched himself as a new generation conservative warrior who would advance the policies of President Donald Trump.

Last year's U.S. Census Bureau data estimated that Fort Worth overtook Austin in population by surpassing over 1 million residents faster than the capital city. However, Austin reclaimed its No. 4 spot for state growth in Texas' newly revised vintage population estimates.

The hospital is spending roughly $15 million to add the dedicated rotor-wing, a move that, according to the Austin American‑Statesman, makes Texas Children’s the only hospital in the city with its own helicopter.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a look back at the most-read stories of 2025 highlights the headlines that captured the attention of North Texans and shaped the conversation across our region this year.

A teen has been arrested for the murder of another teen at a New Year's party in North Austin. The shooting was Austin's first homicide of 2026.

North Texas star QB Drew Mestemaker is set to enter the transfer portal, per a report. Will he land at Oklahoma State football with his former coach?