Williamson County celebrated a new sister city partnership with Yongin City, South Korea, focusing on semiconductor industry growth, cultural, and educational exchanges.

Central Texas schools prepare for winter weather, some delaying start times, while others maintain normal schedules, ensuring student safety and warmth.

Authorities in East Austin are investigating a homicide after finding a body with neck trauma in an apartment complex parking lot. The Austin Police Department seeks tips from the public.

The Pflugerville Public Library was closed due to a potential threat, with police advising the public to avoid the area. The library is expected to reopen Wednesday morning.

TxDOT advises travelers heading to the Cotton Bowl in Arlington to check road conditions amidst a winter storm. Roads are being pretreated, and AAA warns of extended following distances on icy roads.

Texas Governor Abbott announced efforts to enhance anti-terrorism measures after a New Orleans attack, involving cooperation with FBI-led task forces and security assessments.

New toll rates took effect on January 1, 2025, on Central Texas highways, including the MoPac Expressway, with increases based on the CPI. Commuters expressed concerns about the cost, especially during peak hours.

A juvenile was critically injured in an auto-pedestrian crash in Southeast Austin near the airport and was taken to a trauma center. The cause is under investigation.

Goats are being used in Steiner Ranch, Travis County, for wildfire prevention by grazing on hazardous vegetation, as part of a community effort to enhance resilience against wildfires.

Austin firefighters quickly contained a brush fire near Highway 183 and Anderson Mill Road, which started near a dumpster and spread to nearby trees and fences. No injuries were reported.

A North Austin apartment fire caused by an accidental electrical issue destroyed 24 units, with the Austin Fire Department rescuing residents and pets.

The Austin Police are seeking two suspects for stealing a "Lotz of BBQ" trailer on December 26th from southeast Austin, towed by a dark green Ford F-150. They're offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Austin faces a weekend of drizzle, fog, and cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to mid-60s, per the National Weather Service. Visibility may be reduced to 3 miles with high humidity levels.