Austin police joined local students for a "Shop with a Cop" event, organized by Amigos en Azul, to provide a positive shopping experience for 300 disadvantaged youths during the holiday season.

Austin FC traded its fifth overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft for $250,000 and drafted midfielder Bryant Farkarlun, aiming to strengthen their team and financial position.

Austin's 83rd traffic death this year occurred on South Capitol of Texas Highway, with one fatality and no hospitalizations for the driver or other passenger.

APD released bodycam footage of a shootout with Shane James Jr. during a shooting spree in Austin on December 5, which left six people dead, including his parents.

Dr. Richard Rhodes, the former ACC chancellor, has been named 2023 Austinite of the Year by the Austin Chamber, recognizing his significant contributions to the community and education.

APD addresses the recent Sixth Street incident, stressing swift response and ongoing safety measures like the Safer Sixth Street Initiative, additional lighting, and increased police presence, while providing safety tips for the public.

Austin's weather today will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-60s, and cedar pollen may affect allergies. Clouds will increase, with chances of late-week rain, but no severe weather expected.

A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years' probation with conditions, including an initial 140-day jail term, for the 2021 fatal shooting of an unarmed man.

Environmental groups and Native American tribes are suing SpaceX and the FAA over the environmental impact of the company's Starship rocket launches in Texas.

Smithville's Dickens on Main Street event combined Victorian holiday celebrations with local Texan heritage, featuring ice skating, music, and historical exhibits.

Congressman Greg Casar seeks a DOJ investigation into the Austin Police Department for excessive use of force, particularly against people of color and those with mental health issues.

Williamson County appoints Bridgette Escobedo as the new Elections Administrator, effective January 2, 2024, bringing her experience from Travis and Bastrop Counties to oversee the electoral process.

An almost century-old pavement in Tehuacana, Texas, laid in 1929, remains in use with minimal repairs, reflecting the town's rich history and enduring community spirit.