Austin Police Department's "2025 Drive Sober, No Regrets Initiative" during the holiday season led to 128 DWI arrests, including high BAC levels and felony cases.

Texas AFT sued TEA and Commissioner Morath for probing teachers' social media comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, alleging First Amendment rights violations.

Milkmade, a mother-and-daughter ice cream trailer, will open in January in the Michi Ramen parking lot on North Lamar, serving rotating small-batch flavors and vegan options.

A Dec. 31 arrest warrant names Francisco Javier Pantoja-Ahumada in the Sept. shooting at a Montopolis mobile home. APD says the suspect remains at large and is seeking tips.

Austin police say a person was found dead Monday at the Cambria Hotel near Rainey Street. Detectives held a media briefing and asked the public to call the tip line.

Protests occurred in Austin over U.S. military actions in Venezuela, including the capture of President Maduro, with mixed responses from American demonstrators and Venezuelan expatriates.

DPS calls on Texans to report human trafficking signs during Prevention Month, noting its omnipresence and the importance of vigilance and collaboration. In the past year, DPS’s efforts have led to 119 victim recoveries and 690 arrests.

A single-vehicle crash on Koenig Lane near Airport Boulevard left one adult dead early Sunday, Austin-Travis County EMS says.

APD resolved a standoff in southeast Austin, arresting an individual for terroristic threats after a SWAT intervention. Nearby residents were evacuated for safety.

Two men were found dead from gunshot wounds in Williamson County, and a juvenile is in custody after a SWAT standoff. The incident is believed to be isolated.

The article forecasts pleasant weather in Austin, Texas, with temperatures in the 70s, light breezes, and gradually increasing clouds, possibly leading to showers by the end of the week.

A 43-year-old man, identified as Nickolas Paul Marchioni, died after a New Year's Day crash on West Ben White Boulevard. APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating.

A three-story apartment fire in Pflugerville caused a partial roof collapse and injured one firefighter; crews say up to two dozen units may be affected. Investigators will probe the cause once the scene is secure.