Texas will exempt most non-commercial vehicles from safety inspections starting January 1, 2025, adding a $7.50 replacement fee upon registration due to House Bill 3297. New vehicle purchases will incur a one-time fee of $16.75 covering two years.

A Texan man, Saint Jovite Youngblood, was sentenced to 40 years for defrauding over $12 million from victims using a false Delta Force veteran persona.

The article details a weather forecast for Austin, predicting cloudy skies with chances of rain and thunderstorms, followed by a sunny Monday and mostly sunny conditions throughout the coming week.

A shooting at Azure Apartments in northeast Austin led to one person hospitalized and investigations by the Austin Police Department are ongoing with no arrests made.

Chinese national Shengua Wen was arrested for allegedly smuggling firearms to North Korea, violating U.S. sanctions and potentially aiding their military ambitions.

Two suspects were arrested in an Austin shoplifting blitz after allegedly stealing items valued close to $1,000 from The Domain and Arboretum shopping centers.

Two Austin massage parlors are closed by TDLR on suspicions of human trafficking, with investigations revealing illicit activities and poor working conditions.

APD Chief Lisa Davis issued a statement following Officer Taylor's sentencing, focusing on a commitment to transparency and reform within the department. She outlined goals for constitutional policing and officer wellness to prevent future incidents.

Austin experiences light rain and fog with cool temperatures and low visibility. Motorists should be cautious due to fog. The weather will remain cloudy with light winds and chances of showers and thunderstorms in the coming days.

One person died and two sustained serious injuries in a November 28 collision on FM 969 Road in Austin, marking the city's 81st fatal traffic incident of the year.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to contribute to the development of the George Washington Carver Museum through meetings and surveys.

The Givens Recreation Center hosts its first Deaf Social Night on Dec 23 for the deaf community and those interested in ASL, featuring games, refreshments, and no entry fee.

Georgetown ISD is preparing to start construction of its third high school in spring, scheduled to open in May 2028, financed by a $649 million bond approved by voters.