Austin Police implement a new crime reduction strategy targeting a violent crime hotspot at 900 E. Braker Lane, utilizing Place Network Investigation tactics and multi-agency cooperation.

A rabid bat was found in Georgetown, and local authorities are advising the public not to handle bats and to contact animal control if there are concerns.

Court ruled Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for a 2017 UT stabbing, can start outpatient treatment. Despite progress, concerns remain about community safety and the impact on the victims' families.

Lefko USA Inc. is set to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, Texas, generating 149 jobs and a $15 million investment, backed by a $968,500 Texas Enterprise Fund grant.

Austin Energy celebrates Public Power Week, emphasizing the bond between the utility and its community, and highlighting their commitment to sustainable energy, customer savings, and community support.

An ambulance crash in Bastrop County injured both crew members when the driver had a medical emergency, hit a tree, and required extrication and transport to Austin for treatment.

Austin Water is conducting an emergency drill near Ullrich Water Treatment Plant on Lake Austin to practice oil spill response without environmental impact.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for increased traffic during the Austin City Limits Music Festival, advising travelers to arrive early and check parking, with multiple advisories for smooth transit.

A new suspect, deceased Robert Brashers, has been identified in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders by Texas AG Paxton's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit.

A four-vehicle collision in Lago Vista involved six people, with Travis County ESD No. 1 responding. None were hospitalized, despite traffic issues. The scene was managed without major disruptions.

Governor Abbott appoints Jessie Ramirez, with real estate and leadership experience, to Texas' Real Estate Research Advisory Committee to guide the Texas A&M University System's Real Estate Center's research priorities until 2029.

Hairy Man Road in Round Rock was closed overnight for bridge construction, from Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. to Sept. 25 at 7 a.m. Detours were in place for the Wyoming Springs project.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned the Dallas ICE facility shooting, offered state support for the investigation, and criticized political violence and inflammatory rhetoric.