A fatal car crash in Austin on December 9 resulted in the death of Regina Natalie Reyes after two vehicles collided; the incident is Austin's 85th fatal crash in 2024.

Employees sue Del Valle ISD for negligence after hidden cameras were found in staff restrooms, alleging the district mishandled prior conduct complaints against the accused custodian.

East Austin's East Side Pedal Pushers bike shop was burglarized twice in one week, with thieves captured on camera and over $10,000 in bikes stolen. Two bikes have since been recovered. The shop has increased security to prevent future thefts.

A Williamson County corrections officer, Patricia Jakubowski, died following a medical emergency at the county jail. She served for 17 years and was known for her positive demeanor.

The 16-year-old subject of an AMBER Alert, Nancy Argueta-Vasquez, was found safe and the alert was cancelled. Authorities are interviewing a man linked to her disappearance.

Erich Spannhake from Kyle was arrested on December 6 for possession of psychedelic drugs, following an earlier arrest in April for Fentanyl and Xanax possession. Additional charges have been laid, including evading and resisting arrest.

The Austin Police Department arrested nine individuals during a shoplifting blitz, recovering $7,500 in stolen goods.

A Southeast Austin duplex fire displaced five people; no injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause is ongoing, and victims are receiving Red Cross and police support.

Stony Point High School was placed on lockdown due to reports of a possibly armed student; no threat was found and normal activities resumed after the lockdown was lifted.

Austin Police are searching for a male suspect in a hit-and-run on November 9. The suspect, in a white GMC truck, fled after the incident which left a victim with minor injuries. A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Three individuals on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list, including Christopher Garay and Johnny Wilson, fugitives, and Michael Petterson, a sex offender, have been arrested by law enforcement.

Austin Police seek a suspect in an assault at Republic Square Park, where a park employee was threatened with a knife. A reward is offered for information.

A 78-year-old man has been indicted for the 1980 murder of a University of Texas student, thanks to DNA evidence.