A Hays County jury awarded $46 million to the parents of Andrew West after finding a truck driver and his employer negligent in a 2019 oil‑field death.

A fire damaged 20 units of an apartment complex in Bee Cave, displacing 45 residents. One firefighter was injured; icy conditions hampered the response. Donations are being sought for the affected residents.

Austin favorite Amy’s Ice Creams opens in Hutto next Wednesday with free scoops during a 3–7 p.m. grand opening. The shop will serve Mexican Vanilla and rotating flavors.

Williamson County reminds property owners to pay 2025 taxes by January 31st, listing payment options and advising early mailing due to potential postal delays.

Scheels will open a 240,000‑sq‑ft Cedar Park store in fall 2026 and is recruiting roughly 500 workers. The destination will include a Ferris wheel, aquarium and dozens of specialty shops.

A chimney malfunction sparked a fire in northwest Austin, displacing 12 people and adding stress to emergency crews already handling numerous accidents due to icy conditions. Firefighters urged caution with heating and navigating treacherous roads.

Austin police found a man unresponsive early Sunday in central Austin; investigators say the death may be medical, weather-related or both.

Round Rock Public Library closes early due to inclement weather, adjusting operations for the safety of patrons and staff, with digital resources still available.

Georgetown ISD is proposing staggered start times for 2026-27 to make bus runs more efficient and potentially save up to $1 million a year. Trustees are set to review the plan Jan. 26.

A UT student says a Halloween pickup crash outside Raising Cane's left her with a brain injury; her lawsuit seeks more than $1 million in damages and surgeries.

Austin police named Marvin Aguilar‑Figueroa in a Wednesday wanted notice alleging a collision that caused injury. The post lists a warrant and points tipsters to Crime Stoppers.

Roughly 1,100 Bluebonnet customers in Manor lost power Friday morning as crews responded amid a winter-storm watch.

Round Rock Police arrested two more minors connected to a New Year's Eve shooting, bringing the total arrests to three. The incident injured five and is under active investigation.