The Austin Youth Climate Equity Council introduces 35 young climate leaders aiming to tackle climate change through education on sustainability and environmental justice.

Trooper Kyle Bradley has received the "Be the One" Award for his outstanding work in combating human trafficking, as recognized at the North American Human Trafficking Conference.

WalletHub names Austin as the best city for military veterans in 2024, with Texas cities showing strong support for the veteran community while Texas ranks 28th for military retirees.

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office reports multiple cases of fraud involving stolen card details used at local hardware stores, urging face-to-face payment verification and offering Investigator Garcia as a contact for assistance.

Texas DPS increases the reward to $6,000 for information on the 1987 murder of 13-year-old Veronica Taylor, aiming to generate new leads in the unsolved case.

Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor, has been sentenced to a 10-day jail term for contempt of court related to a lawsuit with the Mitte Foundation.

A Lake Travis ISD teacher was arrested on charges of assaulting a minor, with an investigation revealing physical and verbal abuse towards a 6-year-old.

Austin police are investigating a fatal shooting in northeast Austin, where a person died despite rapid police response and emergency efforts. No arrests have been made; the incident appears isolated.

The FBI is investigating racist text messages in Austin, and similar cases in other states, falsely claiming to enslave people or deport them as organized by a "Trump representative."

A fatal shooting at Michelobos Sports Bar in North Austin resulted in Tyler Cochran's death and injuries to the suspect, who faces murder charges upon recovery. Friends mourn Cochran's loss, while police address the area's increasing violence.

Donald Trump won Starr County, Texas, an area that typically votes Democratic, by a significant margin, reflecting a trend of Hispanic and Latino voters shifting toward the Republican Party.

A shooting at Michelobos Sports Bar resulted in one death and one hospitalization; the survivor is charged with murder. The incident happened after an argument escalated. APD is investigating and seeking public assistance.

Austin, Texas, is named the best college town in America for the third year in a row, according to WalletHub, excelling in social life and opportunities despite its lower affordability ranking.