A federal judge in Austin temporarily blocked certain Temu and Shein sellers after a James Dean, Inc. lawsuit accusing merchants of selling unauthorized Dean merchandise. The filing targets listings across a range of discount marketplaces.

The Austin Police Department seeks two suspects in a January 18, 2026, vehicle theft at Encompass Health Clinic and offers a reward for information leading to their capture.

Groundbreaking for the RM 2243 expansion in Williamson County signifies the start of important infrastructure improvements to enhance safety and mobility for drivers and pedestrians, funded by local and federal sources.

Months after deadly Hill Country floods, Sandy Creek survivors are mobilizing to press DHS and FEMA for faster, clearer disaster help.

Five former Dell workers filed a proposed class action in Austin alleging mismanagement of the company's 401(k) cost participants more than $318 million and seeking refunds and reforms. The suit names five plaintiffs and targets in‑house funds and fees.

An Airstream trailer from Dennis and Vianey Castro has opened on East Howard Lane serving Mercado Sin Nombre-roasted coffee and hand-whisked matcha. The small, rotating menu is built around local suppliers.

APD released surveillance images after an armed Jan. 28 robbery at Austin Telco on Jollyville Road and is asking the public for tips. A reward may be available.

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.