A former Texas teacher was charged with tripping an autistic student, facing a possible year in jail and fines. She admitted feeling overwhelmed by her duties.

An auto-pedestrian collision in Travis County critically injured one person, with emergency teams responding and the patient airlifted to a medical center.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis announced increased security measures by APD in response to an incident in New Orleans, with no known threats to Austin.

Texas has implemented new laws as of January 1, 2025, removing mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and updating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act to allow opt-out of data collection.

CapMetro offers free transit on New Year's Eve in Austin to promote safe celebrations, with extended rail service and rerouted buses due to fireworks events.

CBS Austin will air the "Burnt Orange Blitz" sports special on Tuesday to preview the Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Peach Bowl quarterfinal.

TDEM activates additional wildfire resources in response to increased risk in Texas, deploying firefighters, equipment, and aircraft to support local efforts.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has obtained a court ruling preventing the Biden Administration from discarding border wall materials until President-elect Trump takes office.

Fort Worth has surpassed Austin to become the fifth-largest city in Texas, with a population near one million, whereas Austin's growth has slowed down.

An injured bald eagle is receiving care at Austin Wildlife Rescue in Texas after being found with a broken wing. The recovery process is underway, coinciding with the eagle's elevated symbolism due to recent legislation.

Austin Energy has launched a new 10-year climate plan to ensure a carbon-free future with City Council's unanimous support, despite debates around the use of natural gas 'peaker' units.

TxDOT unveils a strategic plan to integrate AI for enhancing road safety and traffic management, focusing on areas such as infrastructure and data quality.

AAA Texas predicts lower fuel costs in Texas for the holiday season, with an average of $2.65 for regular unleaded, despite potential for price hikes due to increased travel. Nationally, GasBuddy expects the lowest Christmas Day prices since 2020.