Austin police made a second arrest in a 2021 homicide case, charging 29-year-old Lamar James with first-degree murder for a killing outside an East Austin coffeehouse.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes a "Chief State Prosecutor" role to override local DAs' decisions, citing failures to prosecute adequately, particularly in Austin. This plan raises concerns about state versus local jurisdictional authority.

Hutto police say K9 Rocket tracked a suspect and recovered stolen Christmas items on Wednesday; the department posted details on Facebook.

Governor Greg Abbott focuses on enhancing Texas' energy sector, championing nuclear power development with the creation of TANEO and a $350 million fund, while also investing in oil and gas protection measures.

Southwest Airlines to expand at Austin Airport, creating 2,000 jobs, with a new crew base and training facility, backed by a $14 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant.

Austin expects foggy mornings and sunny afternoons with highs near 80 degrees; evening clouds and light winds continue, with temperatures dropping slightly by night.

Austin Emergency Management says its finance team recovered $34.7 million in FY2025, money tied to COVID-19 and major storms and tracked through long-running federal claims. Officials urge residents to document damage and submit iSTAT reports to help unlock further aid.

The Texas Comptroller says Austin‑area residents and businesses are owed $622.6M in unclaimed property. Here’s how to search ClaimItTexas.gov and what to look for.

CapMetro will temporarily suspend service to Downtown Station in early January; the Red Line will terminate at Plaza Saltillo and shuttle buses will bridge riders.

The Texas DPS released holiday safety tips, emphasizing sober driving, seatbelt use, safe fireworks practices, vigilance against human trafficking, and reporting suspicious activities via iWatchTexas.

Williamson County's new admin building has completed the dry-in stage, making it weather-proof and moving it closer to becoming the enterprise hub for county affairs by 2026.

Austin Public Health provided food assistance to over 101,800 residents through their Neighborhood Centers in FY 2025, as food insecurity persists in the community.

Austin will cut $5.28M from social-service contracts after Prop Q failed, with dozens of nonprofits facing reductions and more cuts possible next year. The city says the moves balance the revised FY26 budget.