A UT Austin student was robbed by a cyclist near East Campus, sparking safety concerns and an ongoing police investigation.

A 26-year-old man from Richmond led Gillespie County law enforcement on a 46-mile high-speed chase after a violent encounter with a deputy, facing multiple charges including Assault on a Peace Officer.

CapMetro is hosting the "Magic of Transit" event in Austin, offering festive activities, prize draws, and performances for transit riders throughout December.

Riverside Meadows residents report increased crime since a nearby emergency homeless shelter opened, with stolen goods and trespassing cited as primary concerns.

Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers introduced his "QB1 Ham Jerky" in partnership with Victory Snacks, featuring three flavors and health-conscious traits.

The High Point North Apartments in North Austin are experiencing prolonged power outages due to a vehicle collision with a powerline and repeated metal thefts, leaving residents in hardship.

Austin Police investigate a hit-and-run involving a black sedan that struck another vehicle and a pedestrian, resulting in injuries, on South 1st Street.

Colonel Steven C. McCraw retires as Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 15 years, with Lt. Colonel Freeman F. Martin set to succeed him.

Austin experienced a cool Thanksgiving with mid-50s temperatures, a brisk north wind, and fair weather. Conditions are expected to remain mild with a chance of rain early next week.

Trader Joe's is opening a new store in Bee Cave, Texas, in the Shops at the Galleria, with construction starting February 2, 2025, and ending by June 1, bringing the total to four stores in the Austin area.

Austin is dealing with a rise in homicides, with ten cases in November. Law enforcement, facing staff shortages, urges public vigilance and cooperation to combat the surge in violent crime.

Austin police are investigating an assault at a west Austin H-E-B store where a 66-year-old man was attacked and accused of being a pedophile. Suspects used dating apps to lure victims for public shaming and extortion.

Austin records a significant surge in homicides for November, with nine incidents amounting to 14% of the year's total, amid concerns about the impact of 2020 budget cuts on the police department's resources and efficacy.