Posthumous forensic analysis links Robert Eugene Brashers to the 1998 murder of Linda Marie Rutledge in Kentucky, matching shell casings to the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders.

Austin launches a Spanish-language mobile app for Austin 3-1-1, enhancing accessibility for Spanish speakers to report issues and access city information.

Texas DPS Border Mounted Patrol Unit arrested Marcio Steven Izaguirre, previously deported for child sexual offenses, in Maverick Co. under Operation Lone Star.

A federal suit from Texas AFT challenges state education probes into teachers' private social posts. The case may set a statewide limit on what educators can say online.

A 42-inch wastewater main failed near Wolf Ranch, sending more than 100,000 gallons into the San Gabriel River. Parks and a trail are closed while crews test and repair.

Google appears to have started moving into downtown Austin’s long‑empty Sail Tower, local reporting shows. The partial occupancy could signal a shift for the downtown office market.

Austin's East Riverside Corridor is set for potential redevelopment, with a city-hosted open house on January 24 to discuss housing, mobility, and public spaces.

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy and reappointed Ashlie Thomas to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, impacting the state's educational leadership.

Kyoka Sushi filed for a 6,000‑sq‑ft location at 19037 I‑35 in Kyle; construction is slated to start Jan. 19 and finish by mid‑May. The menu will include AYCE sushi and hibachi.

After more than a year of litigation, Bee Cave reached a settlement that will sell the West Austin Business Park to CesiumAstro, ban warehouse uses and limit truck traffic. Developers will also pay the city $500,000.

APD investigates a potential homicide in downtown Austin near East Avenue and River Street, and another incident in South Austin, details not yet provided.

Early morning fog in Austin clears to mostly sunny skies with a high near 75°F and gusty winds. The week will see increasing warmth and mostly sunny conditions.

An early-morning shooting in north Austin left an officer from another agency injured. APD is on scene near West Rundberg and North Lamar and is asking the public to avoid the area.