The Texas Transportation Commission discussed safety campaigns, transit funding, and infrastructure projects, emphasizing the "End the Streak" initiative to prevent road fatalities.

Austin Police are investigating the city's 61st homicide after a person was found dead at a North Austin apartment complex, with a person of interest detained.

A stabbing at an Austin C-Mart turned fatal, leading to a homicide investigation. The suspect, Luis Marroquin, has been charged with 1st Degree Murder.

SMCISD is considering a move to a four-day school week and has surveyed community members for input, with student outcomes as a chief priority in the decision-making process.

Austin Police investigate a fatal stabbing at a gas station, marking the city's 60th homicide. The incident is under active investigation, and a person of interest has been detained.

Regina Rodela was arrested in Austin for hitting two people with her SUV, setting a food truck on fire, and making threats with a knife. Her bail is $225,000.

BigCommerce initiates layoffs amidst restructuring despite experiencing a 7% revenue growth in the third quarter, marking the company's third consecutive year of staff reductions.

The Austin Youth Climate Equity Council introduces 35 young climate leaders aiming to tackle climate change through education on sustainability and environmental justice.

Trooper Kyle Bradley has received the "Be the One" Award for his outstanding work in combating human trafficking, as recognized at the North American Human Trafficking Conference.

WalletHub names Austin as the best city for military veterans in 2024, with Texas cities showing strong support for the veteran community while Texas ranks 28th for military retirees.

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office reports multiple cases of fraud involving stolen card details used at local hardware stores, urging face-to-face payment verification and offering Investigator Garcia as a contact for assistance.

Texas DPS increases the reward to $6,000 for information on the 1987 murder of 13-year-old Veronica Taylor, aiming to generate new leads in the unsolved case.

Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor, has been sentenced to a 10-day jail term for contempt of court related to a lawsuit with the Mitte Foundation.