Dense fog and flood threats impact Austin commuters, with visibility reduced significantly. The National Weather Service issued advisories for severe weather including potential strong winds and hail.

Heavy rainfall in Central Texas has led to road closures and flash flood warnings, with Austin setting a new rainfall record and more downpours expected through Wednesday.

Police shot a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death in North Austin; the incident is under investigation and officers involved are on administrative duty.

Texas activates emergency resources ahead of expected heavy rain and flash flooding, with the TDEM urging residents to take precautions and stay off flooded roads.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is on a nine-day trade mission to India to promote investment and economic ties, accompanied by state officials and business leaders.

The UT Longhorns' Sugar Bowl appearance boosted business for Austin bars and restaurants, filling them with fans eager to support their team and enjoy the New Year festivities collectively.

Cap Metro in Austin is boosting safety at transit hubs with more security guards, Public Safety Ambassadors trained by the TSA, and future plans for a Transit Police Department.

Austin City Council tackles issues including police pay, daycare tax exemptions, and a resolution for car theft increases related to certain Kia and Hyundai models.

Austin, Texas reports a surge in thefts of Hyundai and Kia cars due to vulnerabilities highlighted on TikTok, prompting local authorities to call for federal action and recalls.

Austin City Council approved $3.59 million in heritage preservation grants funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax for local historic sites and cultural programs.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with Yeti and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to sink over 160 Christmas trees in Granger Lake to create new fish habitats.

Chef Steve McHugh's Austin restaurants Luminaire and Las Bis closed on January 1, 2024, but he continues to thrive in San Antonio and has a collaboration event with Michelin-starred chef Periko Ortega.

After record rainfall, Colorado's Front Range is out of drought for the first time since August 2021, while Central Texas remains dry, with potential rain forecasted.