WestJet announces a new nonstop flight from Vancouver to Austin starting May 11, 2025, aiming to boost tourism and business.

The Bonfire Unity Endowed Presidential Scholarship honors the solidarity between UT Austin and Texas A&M after a tragic bonfire collapse in 1999. Recipient Zeeyad Anwar aims to advocate for mental health in immigrant communities.

A head-on collision involving two vehicles in East Austin left three injured, with ATCEMS responding to the scene. Authorities recommend avoiding the area. The causes are currently undisclosed.

Austin Fire Department mourns the loss of Firefighter Randy Kohutek who died in a motorcycle crash, leaving behind a family and a legacy of dedicated service.

UT Austin faced layoffs due to a DEI office ban, student protests, and athletic events, leading to staff cuts and cultural shifts within the institution.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport increases staffing to manage the Thanksgiving holiday surge, while parking lots reach near capacity and construction projects add to the complexity of travel.

Police responded to a shooting in Austin; a man was found deceased and Steven Rippley confessed, claiming self-defense. Rippley is charged with 1st Degree Murder as the 64th homicide of the year.

Austin police arrested Alexander Sanabria for a series of violent crimes, including robberies at gas stations. He was caught following a multi-agency investigation and car chase.

Texas Legislature to discuss a bill imposing stricter penalties on hoax school threats, potentially classifying them as felonies with reparations for emergency response costs.

A Dripping Springs resident won $1 million from the Mega Millions lottery with a ticket purchased at an Austin H-E-B, missing only the Mega Ball for the jackpot.

The Austin Empty Bowl Project held its 28th event to fight hunger in Central Texas, drawing community support with over 3,000 bowls from local artisans. Proceeds aid Kids Café and Meals on Wheels.

Texas infrastructure projects have saved commuters $915 million by reducing traffic delays, despite a 7% increase in road travel over five years, according to a TTI report.

Austin Police SWAT team responded to a gun-related family disturbance in East Austin, which resulted in a standoff and the suspect's eventual peaceful arrest.