Three teenagers were arrested in Kyle for car burglaries; Jonah Harbour faces multiple charges and is held on bond. Police urge public vigilance and seek security footage to aid the investigation.

Texas Governor Abbott called on CFISD to sever ties with CAIR and cancel the 2026 Houston Islamic Games at a public high school, citing safety concerns and values.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a shift from sunny to stormy, with chances of rain and thunderstorms increasing through the weekend, potentially leading to sleet and freezing rain. Temperatures will vary, dipping significantly by Sunday.

A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton with life‑threatening injuries after a single‑vehicle crash on 800 Jet Lane in southeast Austin.

Austin Police are searching for a suspect who stole liquor bottles from Twin Liquors at Mueller, as reported by CBS Austin and FOX 7 Austin. The Hispanic male suspect is in his 40s and has specific tattoos.

Rodeo Austin unveiled a 16-night ProRodeo & Concert Series for March 13 628, featuring Tanya Tucker, Diamond Rio and more. Tickets go on sale Jan. 23 with prices starting near $30.

OHT Partners has broken ground on The Martin, a 375-unit apartment in East Austin with 37 units set aside at 50% AMI and a long list of amenity features. The project is slated for phased delivery through fall 2028.

Ken Paxton led a multistate filing backing an HHS proposal to reverse a 2024 rule that touched on whether gender dysphoria could be treated as a disability under Section 504.

Austin institution Texas French Bread is aiming to reopen in April after its Rio Grande building burned in 2022. Owner Murph Willcott says the rebuild is nearly finished and will return to the original footprint.

Mid‑January filings show candidates for five Austin council seats raised almost $140K and enter 2026 with about $800K on hand. Incumbents and self‑funded challengers lead the early money race.

Whataburger filed for a $2M renovation at its East Austin MLK location, with state records showing upgrades to the building, parking and landscaping. Construction is slated to start mid‑July and run about five months.

Records show Austin paid more than $37 million to settle nearly 80 APD-related lawsuits, drawing down its Liability Reserve Fund and raising policy questions.

Austin to have a sunny MLK Day with a high of 67°F, becoming cloudier towards evening. The rest of the week promises mild temperatures but an increased chance of showers, especially towards the weekend.