Austin Police investigate a hit-and-run involving a black sedan that struck another vehicle and a pedestrian, resulting in injuries, on South 1st Street.

Colonel Steven C. McCraw retires as Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety after 15 years, with Lt. Colonel Freeman F. Martin set to succeed him.

Austin experienced a cool Thanksgiving with mid-50s temperatures, a brisk north wind, and fair weather. Conditions are expected to remain mild with a chance of rain early next week.

Trader Joe's is opening a new store in Bee Cave, Texas, in the Shops at the Galleria, with construction starting February 2, 2025, and ending by June 1, bringing the total to four stores in the Austin area.

Austin is dealing with a rise in homicides, with ten cases in November. Law enforcement, facing staff shortages, urges public vigilance and cooperation to combat the surge in violent crime.

Austin police are investigating an assault at a west Austin H-E-B store where a 66-year-old man was attacked and accused of being a pedophile. Suspects used dating apps to lure victims for public shaming and extortion.

Austin records a significant surge in homicides for November, with nine incidents amounting to 14% of the year's total, amid concerns about the impact of 2020 budget cuts on the police department's resources and efficacy.

TxDOT prepares for record Thanksgiving travel, urges road safety, offers HERO roadside assistance, and AAA expects to aid many with vehicle issues. Skies will also be busy, with TSA aiming for short security waits.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport now offers a range of convenient parking solutions, like the tech-enhanced Blue Garage and the close-proximity Red Garage, along with economical options and frequent parker rewards.

A man was fatally shot behind a strip mall in North Austin, marking the city's 64th homicide. A person of interest is in custody as police investigate the incident involving possibly unhoused individuals.

H-E-B hosted its 35th annual Feast of Sharing in Austin, serving over 10,000 meals and providing entertainment, activities, and health resources to the community.

Icenhauer's bar in Austin has closed after 14 years due to financial strain from local construction, joining a list of Rainey Street bars that have recently shut down.

Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor's sentencing hearing resumes, where his defense will argue before potential prison time for 2019 deadly conduct.