A person was killed in Austin after exiting a moving vehicle and being hit by another car; the driver fled the scene. It's the city's third fatal crash in 2024, compared to 10 by this time last year.

Usher prepares to tour with a stop in Austin's Moody Center on October 7 and to release his new album "Coming Home." The tour celebrates his career and the new album ties in with his Super Bowl halftime show performance.

Texas voter registration hits nearly 18 million as the state prepares for the March 5 primaries, reflecting potential shifts in the state's electoral landscape.

A car crash on MoPac Expressway in Austin critically injured one person, with Austin-Travis County EMS responding. The victim was taken to the hospital. Traffic was impacted as authorities investigate the rollover incident.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closed one security checkpoint for expansion, with completion expected in 2026. Travelers are advised to arrive earlier due to the changes.

New bars are opening in Austin, including Dainty Dillo by the Armadillo Den team in February, and Chalmers, a Texas ice house, in March, diversifying the city's bar scene.

Tesla recalls vehicles in the U.S. due to small warning light fonts, as reported by NHTSA, and updates software to fix the issue.

Austin's streets are adorned with mosaic art, and the Mosaic Workshop is a community space for creation and learning, aimed to fully open in mid-February. It emphasizes eco-friendly practices, repurposing materials for art.

Austin's We Can Now nonprofit hosted a 'sleep out' event to support and raise awareness for the city's unhoused population, providing meals and supplies every Sunday.

Travis County is implementing a mental health diversion program as an alternative to jail for low-level offenders, utilizing a $12M investment for treatment and possibly housing services.

Austin Police request public assistance to find a missing 16-year-old autistic girl, Hannah Smith, last seen in Wichita, Kansas, possibly now in Austin with a male in a blue Hyundai Santa Fe.

A court has ruled in favor of Texas in a lawsuit against Yelp regarding the platform's alerts on pregnancy resource centers, a win for Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing and subsequent police shooting of suspect Jose Martinez-Argueta, releasing related body-cam footage to maintain transparency.