A Travis County hearing will consider motions to clear four men's records in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders after new forensic links to a different suspect.

A $100 million gift from Austin FC part‑owners Tench and Simone Coxe will accelerate UT Austin’s plan for a new academic medical center. The unrestricted donation targets a UT hospital and an MD Anderson location.

Five individuals were arrested during an ICE protest in Austin, with charges ranging from obstructing a highway to interference with police duties. The demonstration followed the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis.

A man was shot at Capitol Crossing Apartments Monday night and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the suspect fled and the investigation is active.

Austin's weather forecast promises clearer skies and mild temperatures, with light winds and low chances of rain, promising pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.

Austin Police are investigating a man's death in North Austin, marking the fourth homicide in the city this year, after he was shot and found with trauma to his body. No suspects are in custody yet.

APD says a man followed and stabbed a person on Dec. 8 at 9717 N Lamar Blvd; the victim is expected to survive and police are asking for tips.

RedFarm's downtown Austin outpost has closed, leaving the Second Street District corner at 201 W. Third St. vacant.

Gov. Abbott has announced appointments to various Texas state bodies, including Col. Omar A. Perea to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee and Amanda Crawford as Commissioner of Insurance, with terms extending to 2027 and beyond.

Austin police seek help in solving a pedestrian's fatal hit-and-run on E Koenig Lane involving a 1998-2000 dark BMW 323.

Officer Elijah Garretson, a recent Copperas Cove hire and police academy standout, was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 10. Authorities say the suspect later died and the Texas Rangers are investigating.

Council members asked for refreshed cost estimates after architects warned delays could add steep annual escalation to a proposed Justice Center.

McAlister’s Deli will open its Hutto Carmel Creek location on January 24, 2026, ending a years‑long wait after permit filings in 2022. The menu will include giant spuds and the chain’s famous sweet tea.