Austin Police mourn K9 Jax, who died Dec. 27 after a medical complication, days before his scheduled Jan. 8 retirement. The Belgian Malinois served more than nine years with APD.

Round Rock city offices, including the library and utility office, will be closed on New Year's Day with online payment options available; trash pickup will also be rescheduled.

Austin's weather forecast predicts sunny days and mild nights, with temperatures rising towards New Year's celebrations, and comfortable conditions continuing into the following week.

Austin Animal Services provides tips to help keep pets calm during New Year's Eve celebrations, emphasizing creating safe spaces, keeping them indoors, and being a calming presence.

A woman died in a multi-vehicle crash caused by a wrong-way driver in Southeast Austin, resulting in intoxication manslaughter charges for Angelicque Bramlett. The incident marks Austin's 94th fatal crash in 2025.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.

Texas corrections officer Hector Rodriguez Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting women in custody.

A fatal crash closed northbound US‑183 near McCall Lane on Sunday, snarling traffic near Austin‑Bergstrom and prompting diversions.

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, resulting in a woman's death and the closure of US 183 northbound.

Unclaimed vehicles from Independence Day floods in Travis County are held in a lot, with officials working to locate owners for insurance or loss filings, and ongoing clean-up efforts remove debris.

Texas celebrates nine teams entering bowl season, with Texas Tech playing Oregon in the playoffs. Texas teams are commended for their defensive and offensive skills across various forthcoming games.

Vandegrift High School's dance team, the Legacies, will perform in London's New Year's Day Parade, the first Texas high school group invited, receiving a plate from Buckingham Palace in recognition.

A cut fiber line disrupted 911 services in Gillespie County on Christmas Day, affecting multiple counties. Residents are urged to use cell phones to contact emergency services if needed. Repairs are set to begin the following morning.