Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigned amidst ethics accusations and an upcoming recall election, after less than two years in office. He denied misuse of public funds, following a challenging tenure with city council conflicts.

A gas line was struck by construction crews at 80 Rainey Street, Austin, prompting an emergency response and a hazmat team deployment, with no injuries reported.

An adult was critically injured in a South Austin fire and hospitalized. AFD responded to the third area fire in four days at the Double Creek Apartments. The cause is unknown; investigations are ongoing.

Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags to full staff for Trump's inauguration, conflicting with federal directives to honor former President Carter's mourning period.

TxDOT releases new posters and educates the public on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, encouraging vigilance on Texas roadways during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Texas sends over 135 personnel and firefighting equipment to aid California in battling wildfires, as announced by Governor Abbott and coordinated through TDEM and the EMAC.

A fatal collision on N IH 35 in Austin resulted in the death of Dominic Rene Gonzalez. Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 95th fatal crash of 2024, urging witnesses to provide any information.

Avian Flu strain HPAI causes duck deaths at Austin’s Arboretum Shopping Center, with other Texas counties affected. Steps are advised to prevent spread and protect public health.

Adam MacLean was fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting in Round Rock, after a confrontation that followed a 911 call about his erratic driving. Officer Nathan Sosa is on leave during the investigation.

Austin resumes normal operations for its Cold Weather Shelter program as temperatures rise, focusing on overnight services. The city sheltered hundreds during the freeze, with ongoing assistance available through a hotline and warming centers.

UT Austin's President Jay Hartzell will be leaving to join SMU, prompting varied reactions from the community and highlighting challenges faced by public university leaders.

A man died after a vehicle crash, foot chase, and gunfire exchange with Round Rock police, marking the department's first officer-involved shooting of the year.

Lakeway police are investigating a 'virtual kidnapping scam' where a caller falsely claimed to have kidnapped a local man's daughter, demanding a meeting for ransom.