The Austin Police Department reported Austin's 50th homicide in 2024 following a stabbing on N IH 35, with Todd Wimberly arrested and charged with 1st Degree Murder.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and college football coaches launch a PSA to educate young Texans about the dangers of fentanyl, highlighting the increase in related deaths and new legislation to combat the crisis.

The article discusses preparations and safety advice for attendees of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, addressing heat concerns, potential pickpocketing, and fentanyl-laced drinks.

A Blue Alert is issued in Texas for Seth Altman, wanted for seriously injuring an officer. He's considered armed and dangerous. Public asked to report sightings.

Williamson County has begun work on the East WilCo Highway to improve transportation. The project, funded by a 2023 road bond, will cost $64.4 million and is expected to be complete by summer 2027.

Austin's Rosedale neighborhood welcomes Teddy's, a new Southwestern restaurant by the creators of Bill's Oyster, set to open in November offering Texas-inspired cuisine.

The Texas Science & Natural History Museum celebrated record attendance, drawing visitors with exhibits like the "Big Eye on Dark Skies" and planning new features.

Austin Community College District hosts nonpartisan Poll Monitor Training during National Voter Education Week to empower voters and ensure fair voting processes.

A teen named Nathan Ockleberry was fatally shot in a disturbance at North Brooke Plaza in Austin. Police are seeking a suspect who fled the scene and are asking for public assistance.

The Austin Police Department identified Kameron Hartman, 28, as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; they seek information on the second driver who fled.

The Texas DPS extends its service hours to include Saturdays in October for driver license and ID card renewals or replacements, emphasizing the need for appointment cancelations due to high no-show rates.

A first-grade teacher in Austin was arrested for unlawful restraint of a 6-year-old, caught on video using body weight against a door pinning the child. The district has since placed the teacher on leave and begun termination proceedings.

A young Black male was fatally shot in an Austin apartment complex, with a 16-year-old charged with his murder. The police seek community assistance for information.