A man in Austin was sentenced to life for murdering his father in 2018. A jury saw Dietrich White, 49, convicted, concluding the case after a re-indictment in 2022.

Austin, Texas experiences a freeze warning with potential sub-freezing temperatures, but expects a sunny day with a high near 65°F. A storm system midweek could bring heavy rain, offering drought relief.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport wins Medium-Sized Airport of the Year by CAPA, celebrating its post-pandemic recovery and ongoing expansion plans.

Texas Supreme Court halts a lower ruling allowing a pregnant woman, facing a fatal fetal diagnosis, to have an abortion, heightening uncertainty about the state's strict abortion ban.

The Austin firm Hunt, Gather uses AI to create personalized Santa letters, with proceeds going to Girls Who Code. The service blends holiday cheer with tech and supports women in tech.

A vehicle fire in a north Austin parking garage was quickly extinguished by firefighters, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott enhances border defenses under Operation Lone Star, resulting in over 488,500 migrant apprehensions and the seizure of significant amounts of fentanyl.

Daniel Akira Mills, a 22-year-old from Round Rock, was sentenced to two years for a SIM swapping crypto heist, stealing $600,000 and ordered to pay over $530,000 in restitution.

The Austin Police Department is searching for three suspects involved in a series of armed robberies and seeks public assistance in their apprehension.

The murder trial of Austin officer Christopher Taylor ended in a mistrial with the jury unable to reach a unanimous decision. A new court date is set for December 13.

ERCOT and Austin officials prepare for winter storms with improved grid weatherization and readiness strategies, amid concerns over grid resilience and maintenance backlog.

Seoulju, a Korean restaurant in Austin, is closing on December 31 due to gentrification. The family-owned business served Korean dishes since 2015 but couldn't stay due to plaza demolition. They plan a farewell New Year's Eve party.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Austin's Burleson Road; the driver was arrested for DWI. This incident marks the city's 82nd traffic-related death in 2023.