A New Year's Eve shooting in Round Rock injured five juveniles, with no arrests yet; the event involved underage drinking and was promoted on social media.

Austin residents participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the New Year and express hope for the springs' future amid low flows.

Two men were injured in a shooting on New Year's Day in southeast Austin, with the incident occurring near I-35 and Slaughter Lane. No arrests have been made yet.

Austin's weather forecast predicts sunny days with highs range from 73-87°F, and breezy winds up to 20 mph. Conditions stay clear, turning partly cloudy next week.

Monica Dangler is named Director of Austin Animal Services, effective February 2, 2026, after a national search. She brings over 15 years of experience, implementing data-driven strategies and collaborative programs to improve animal welfare.

Austin police say a man found in a parked car on West William Cannon Drive was shot and later identified as Elias Mejia. Detectives are asking neighbors and businesses to check surveillance and call in tips.

A stalled $1.5 billion data center on Francis Harris Lane is set to return to San Marcos City Council on Jan. 22 as water, power and rezoning fights continue.

Austin PD is alert to a potential "Biggest Mega Meet of the Year" illegal street event and will enforce laws strictly, warning against reckless behavior. Past events led to injuries and arrests.

Austin's weather will shift from cloudy to sunny with a high of 80°F today, cooling to 42°F tonight with gusty winds, per the National Weather Service.

A southeast Austin pitmaster says he’s still waiting for arrests a year after his food-truck trailer was stolen and later recovered damaged in Elgin. He says repeated calls to police produced no charges.

A late-night single-vehicle crash on William Cannon Drive left one person dead; APD's vehicular-homicide unit is investigating and seeking tips.

Austin police identified the pedestrian killed in a Christmas Eve downtown collision as 35-year-old Joseph Capulong Katigbak. The driver remained at the scene and investigators say the probe is ongoing.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans a Sunset Valley Village location; filings show construction could run April through August.