An Austin bus operator was booked after video and an affidavit say he shut the doors on a rider’s arm and drove off, dragging the man. CapMetro says the behavior was "unacceptable."

A second‑alarm blaze burned through an abandoned two‑story apartment at 2606 Wheless Lane in East Austin; crews fought flames across both floors and no injuries were reported.

Manuel Trevino Padilla, a Midland felon, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for firearm possession after a search warrant revealed two loaded weapons at his home.

Governor Abbott and the HHSC announce a $44 million grant to support rural Texas hospitals, aiming to improve healthcare access and stabilize these crucial facilities.

Governor Abbott appointed Roger Guenther as chair of the GCPD Board, aiming to enhance Texas coastal resilience, alongside five reappointments for terms to 2029.

Austin's weather forecasts sunny and partly cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from highs around 68 degrees to lows near 21 degrees and winds up to 20 mph over the next week.

Casita on the Main has opened at 109 W Main in downtown Round Rock, serving street tacos, tortas, burgers and a full breakfast menu. Early reviews and listings show positive feedback since a late-December soft opening.

Local groundwater managers warn the Barton Springs aquifer is nearing historic lows and could be moved to a Stage 4 emergency in weeks, risking steep pumping cuts for utilities and wells.

Big Top Candy Shop opens a new location in Hyde Park, Austin, with offerings like international candies and soda floats, and plans for future additions like soft serve.

Austin police want a new traffic offense to ticket noisy car engines after a rise in complaints, especially along RM 2222. The chief plans a Public Safety Committee briefing on Feb. 2.

Indeed has subleased the rest of its Domain Gateway building in The Domain, and filings hint a major e-commerce tenant may be involved.

An internal memo shows an Austin officer ran a high-speed PIT maneuver at about 87 mph during a June chase; Chief Lisa Davis suspended him for one day. The memo lists prior incidents and notes the officer may appeal.

A court will weigh whether a PAC's petition can force a May vote to pause Austin’s $1.6B convention center expansion amid a dispute over signature validation.