Austin Police Department investigates a fatal shooting over an alleged bicycle theft; suspect Quavone Easley arrested.

The Austin City Council approved a contract providing better pay and working conditions for firefighters, including a 4.2% raise for most staff and a new work schedule to reduce weekly hours.

Austin is set for a New Year's Eve celebration featuring bands like The Head and the Heart, fireworks, and food trucks at Auditorium Shores, with added security and free transport options.

Austin's weather forecast predicts sunny, mild days, with highs around 78°F, and cooler nights around 52°F, with consistent southern winds throughout the week.

A new Round Rock restaurant fuses Jamaican jerk with Texas-style barbecue and opens with a 'Christmas in the Caribbean' grand opening this weekend.

Public filings show Mendocino Farms plans a third Austin location at Lamar Union on South Lamar; the project is budgeted at about $675,000 and includes a spring‑to‑fall build timeline.

An overnight collision between an SUV and a tow truck on westbound US 290 in the 8400 block left one person dead and forced lane closures while APD investigates.

Early state data and research show infant deaths in Texas have risen since 2021. Lawmakers passed Everly’s Law to require bereavement supports and cooling devices for hospitals.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is opening at 18725 FM 685 #120 in Pflugerville; filings show a $250,000 build‑out and an early‑February 2026 finish.

An Austin officer was suspended after investigators concluded he used excessive force during a downtown takedown. The department memo cites body‑worn camera and hotel video.

State filings show SpaceX plans a 157,321‑sq‑ft, $20M structure at its Bastrop Starlink campus — listed as a parking garage. The project is registered with Texas regulators and is slated to run into January 2027.

Oxford and Pine Tree paid about $250M for Wolf Ranch Town Center and Lakeline Plaza — roughly 1 million square feet of mostly leased Austin-area open-air retail. The buy marks Oxford’s entry into U.S. open-air retail and pairs it with an experienced operator.

An intoxicated driver crashed into Studio Ink tattoo shop in East Austin, causing significant damages and shutting down the business for over a week during the holiday season. No injuries were reported, but repairs are estimated to take 6-8 weeks.