Hays County confirms a rabies outbreak affecting wildlife, mainly foxes, poses potential risks to public and animal safety, prompting local efforts to monitor, vaccinate, and advise caution.

Charles Evans, a 73-year-old man with cognitive impairment, was safely found in Austin after being reported missing and becoming the subject of a Silver Alert.

Karlin is proposing a $610M overhaul of the former 3M campus in northwest Austin to build lab‑ready space; an unnamed tenant is eyed for about 234,000 sq ft and work is planned through April 2027.

Austin Police arrested Maximillian Salinas for the murder of Luke Bradburn, who was found shot dead in a hotel room, marking the city's third homicide of 2026.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw a slight rise in passenger traffic but a decrease in cargo volumes in November 2025, with mixed results among different airlines.

Austin's airport, AUS, has made significant community efforts by participating in local events and fundraisers, contributing to charitable causes, supporting small businesses, and engaging locals with airport information and activities.

Shake Shack has filed to build a nearly $1M, 3,000-sq-ft Shack in Leander, with construction penciled for Sept. 2026 to Feb. 2027. The move is part of a wider Austin-area expansion push.

Austin police say a man found injured on Metric Boulevard on Dec. 30 died of head injuries; detectives have opened an active death investigation and are seeking tips.

Post Oak Ridge State Park — a 3,000-plus-acre Hill Country tract east of Lampasas — was unveiled by Gov. Abbott. TPWD has scheduled public meetings as it moves into planning.

A Lockhart teaching assistant was arrested and extradited from Las Vegas and now faces multiple child-sex charges, county officials and KVUE say.

The federal agency that funneled money to NPR and PBS has dissolved, and Austin PBS warns the move will leave a budget hole that could force cuts to local programming.

The article discusses former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's potential return to the force after his acquittal for the 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva and the reinstatement of his peace officer license by TCOLE.

TxDOT celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Don't mess with Texas®," featuring Post Malone in their campaign against litter, and highlights the program's success and ongoing efforts.