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.

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.