Larissa Herold, 26, died following a multi-vehicle collision on November 22, 2025, in Austin, marking the city's 85th fatal crash that year.

Austin is launching the "Third Spaces: Create to Code Challenge" aimed at youths to design digital tools for identifying youth-friendly spaces, requiring no coding experience. Submissions are due by January 11, 2026.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the closure of 10 schools due to a $19.7 million budget shortfall, affecting 3,796 students and prompting a restructure of dual language programs.

Austin PD and Travis County DA dismiss a case against Officer Krycia in exchange for his commitment to conduct ICAT training aimed at reducing police use-of-force.

Austin-Travis County reports a surge in whooping cough cases, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations.

Eve Stephens, the first female and Asian American Chief of Police at the University of Texas at Austin, sued the university for alleged wrongful termination due to sex discrimination.

Gov. Abbott appointed Jamey Steen to the Texas Historical Commission for a term until 2027, highlighting his extensive connections and background in Texas history preservation.

Royce Robison was sentenced to 15 years for intoxication manslaughter after a fatal crash that killed Crisanta Cazares. He'll also serve a concurrent 10-year term for aggravated assault.

Union leaders say ICE has detained at least five Austin ISD employees, including a teacher and food‑service staff. Families and schools say they’re short‑staffed and seeking answers.

Texas law enforcement detained 31 individuals for illegally driving during an operation with federal agencies, as reported by Governor Abbott's office.

Williamson County launches a Multisystemic Therapy program for troubled youth, preventing out-of-home placements thanks to $1.2 million in Texas state funding.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a seminar on December 7 to help people manage holiday stress, led by Xia Zeng, LAc, PT, using the "Bottom-Up" Method.

A federal court in El Paso halted Texas' congressional redistricting map, which Governor Abbott defends as reflecting conservative voter preferences. He plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.