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An arrest warrant names a CBP agent in a downtown Austin sexual assault; investigators say DNA from a SAFE exam links him to the scene. The suspect remains at large.
A Honduran national received a 31-year federal sentence in Austin after pleading guilty to multiple armed robberies, prosecutors say.
Family members say the 2023 killings of Preston and Evan Wessling were "a robbery gone wrong" as the first of two murder trials approaches. The case remains under active investigation.
SWAT and patrol are on scene in the 4900 block of Avenue G in East Austin; APD has dispatched a PIO and will hold a briefing. Details remain limited.
APD says SWAT and a public information officer are responding to an incident in the 1000 block of Springdale Road in East Austin. Media briefing TBD.
Weather & Environment in ...
Chilly morning in Austin, but sun will warm the city to near 60°F. Breezy Monday with gusts up to 25 mph.
Food & Drinks in ...
Barry and Lisa Katz have reclaimed the original West Sixth building and plans are moving forward to restore Katz’s. The company says timelines are tentative; its site notes 2027 at the earliest.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
County leaders broke ground Thursday on a $132M rebuild of Hero Way (RM 2243) to widen the corridor, add frontage roads and a shared-use path between Leander and Georgetown.
Southbound I‑35 ramps at 6th and the 700 block of E. 7th St. are closed after a fatal crash; investigators are on scene.
Community & Society in ...
Round Rock's Brushy Creek Trail East will be closed for maintenance from February 4-6, affecting the section east of Lance Lane between Georgetown Street and A.W. Grimes Boulevard. Other trail parts remain open.
A Manor homeowner shot an intruder Friday morning; the suspect was hospitalized in critical condition and police are investigating.
Arts & Culture in ...
Austin Film Society named Julian Schnabel, Sydney Chandler, Sonny Carl Davis and Spy Kids as honorees for the 2026 Texas Film Awards, set for March 5 at Troublemaker Studios.
A Pflugerville massage therapist was arrested after a client reported a sexual assault during an October appointment; investigators reviewed licensing records and an emergency protective order was issued.
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