Jeffersonville’s syringe‑exchange program is relying on private donations and packaged kits after a July federal order limited what substance‑abuse grants can buy. Health officials worry the patchwork won’t last as Indiana’s exchange law nears a sunset.

Austin Water has a $55 million low‑interest commitment from the state to replace aging service lines and extend reclaimed water mains, with the first tranche already closed. City officials say the move will save millions in financing costs for customers.

David Jennings is appointed Student Regent for Texas Woman’s University, serving until 2026. He has a strong academic background and a scholarship award.

Two Colombians were extradited to the U.S. to face charges for a smuggling operation linked to 42 disappearances.

Austin police reported a fatal stabbing on Bending Bough Trail; suspect Isaiah Jackson charged with the murder of Walter Connor, marking the city's 52nd homicide of 2025.

A Waco justice of the peace filed a federal lawsuit asking judges to overturn the 2015 same‑sex marriage ruling and to block state discipline after refusing to officiate same‑sex weddings.

A Taylor man was arrested after a toddler was hospitalized with a severe injury; he faces aggravated assault and injury-to-a-child charges.

A 36-year-old was booked on a murder charge after a 911 caller admitted to shooting a visitor in the 2500 block of Forgetmenot Lane, authorities say.

TDLR ordered Austin Massage Academy closed and revoked two instructors’ licenses after alleging staff helped students get licenses through falsified records.

Austin is consolidating downtown, West Campus and the South‑Central Waterfront into a Central City District Plan that will guide major projects and zoning with adoption targeted for December 2026.

TxDOT concludes a dynamic year for Texas infrastructure, highlighted by the Harbor Bridge opening and rapid disaster responses, while promoting roadway safety and approving funds for varied transportation projects.

Austin's weather forecast indicates clear skies, with a high of 68 degrees today, and continued pleasant conditions into the holiday week, including a high of 79 degrees on Christmas Day.

A two‑vehicle crash on southbound MoPac near the 8100 block on Tuesday left one man dead and shut lanes for hours. APD is investigating and seeking witnesses.