CBS Austin and WUOT remember President Jimmy Carter as an "international hero" and detail his commitment to democracy, transparency, peace, and post-presidential humanitarian work.

TxDOT and local law enforcement are closely monitoring roads during holidays to prevent drunk driving, emphasizing the importance of sobriety for traffic safety.

The article is a summary of notable missing persons cases in Texas from 2024, highlighting unresolved disappearances and the ongoing search for answers among families and law enforcement.

Hays CISD is considering a partnership with Upward Communities to offer affordable housing options to educators, with rent capped at $2,000 a month for four-bedroom homes.

A Christmas night crash in Austin left motorcyclist Kendra Dorby Mottley and an unidentified pedestrian dead, marking the city's 92nd fatal crash in 2024. APD's Vehicular Homicide unit is investigating.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Austin, featuring pleasant conditions with temperatures reaching the 70s to 80s, light winds, and clear skies, moving into a slightly cooler New Year's Day.

Kaitlin Armstrong serves a 90-year sentence for the murder of Anna Moriah Wilson, and details of her evasion, including plastic surgery and a failed escape, have emerged.

Select Austin stores like CVS, Starbucks, and Walgreens will be open on Christmas Day with varying hours, while most grocery stores like Aldi, Costco, and Trader Joe's will be closed. Dollar General and convenience stores will also be open.

Carlos Padilla was arrested in Hays County on charges including unlawful restraint and assault, following a manhunt after domestic violence incidents.

American Airlines resolved a vendor tech issue that caused nationwide flight disruptions and a brief FAA ground stop on Christmas Eve. Flights resumed with some delays, and most operations returned to normal.

Austin's weather forecast predicts overcast skies, mild temperatures, and potential showers leading up to a clearer, sunny Christmas Day and a pleasant weekend ahead.

Houston police found an unidentified man's body in the back seat of a patrol car; the man was not under arrest, and the circumstances of his death are under investigation.

Tesla is discussing self-driving car technology with Austin officials, in an area where Waymo is also operating. Tesla has a ride-hailing pilot in California and is planning an "unsupervised" version of its tech for Texas and California.