Park-goers at Berry Springs Park detained a man after witnesses say he tried to abduct a juvenile. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Christopher Garza and say there is no ongoing threat.

Austin anticipates varied weather, with mostly cloudy skies, a high of 49, and strong winds today, followed by a gradual warm-up and mostly clear conditions for New Year's Eve.

QB Drew Mestemaker led North Texas to a New Mexico Bowl win, becoming the school's single-season passing leader, while SDSU noted a season turnaround despite their bowl loss.

A pedestrian died in a crash in Austin; the driver, found not impaired, is cooperating with the 93rd fatal crash investigation of the year. Police seek info.

Franchisee Mike Cullen plans a Jersey Mike’s at Shady Hollow near Brodie Lane. Permits point to an April–August buildout and about 21 indoor seats.

APD seeks public help in an aggravated assault case involving a suspect who shot a male victim and fled the scene. They encourage tips, with a reward available for useful information.

A gated Lost Creek enclave called The Overlook at Westlake will bring 48 luxury homes to Eanes ISD, with prices starting near $2.85M and move‑ins possible in late 2026.

Abraham Herrera was arrested for three shootings in Hays County, including one which involved a standoff with a SWAT team. He faces various charges with a bond totaling $409,500.

A federal judge blocked a Texas law that would have imposed strict digital rights and parental controls on children's access to app stores, citing it as unconstitutional.

Two men attempted to steal an ATM from a Fort Worth 7-Eleven on Christmas Eve using a stolen SUV; the ATM became detached during the getaway. Police are investigating links to similar crimes.

Austin Emergency Management recovered $34.7M in disaster costs in 2025, involving coordination with state and federal entities for multiple disasters.

Bastrop County rejected a lone nearly $9.8M bid for courthouse HVAC and roof work after officials called the price and timeline unreasonable. The county will rebid through BuyBoard to seek better pricing and pre‑vetted contracts.

The City of Round Rock has released its Round Rock 2030 Annual Report for 2025, which provides updates on the city's progress and challenges regarding its development initiatives.