The Austin Police are searching for a suspect in a 2025 aggravated robbery at Valero on Airport Boulevard, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Austin Police responded to a New Year's homicide, arresting 19-year-old Alton Williams III for the murder of 18-year-old Isaiah Atkinson. They seek more information from the public.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as Texas' Commissioner of Insurance until 2027, bringing her legal and informational resources expertise to the role.

Governor Abbott announces a $30,000 reward for information on the shooting of Commissioner Eddy Betancourt, with suspect Reynaldo Mata-Rios wanted by Texas law enforcement.

Austin health officials offer guidance to distinguish between flu and allergies amid a rise in respiratory illnesses, stressing the importance of prevention measures and consulting healthcare providers.

A woman was arrested for arson after setting her boyfriend's jacket on fire, which led to a large apartment fire in North Austin, injuring firefighters and displacing residents.

Round Rock's population hit 142,302 in January 2026, with city officials updating stats monthly for single-family and quarterly for multifamily units to inform growth policies and planning.

Governor Abbott reappoints Contreras, Fullerton, and Veliz to the Texas Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force until 2027, ensuring their expertise continues to support the state's small businesses.

After years as a trailer at Corner Bar, Kiin Di has a permanent South Lamar home with new large plates and a cocktail list. The move keeps fan favorites while expanding hours and dine-in service.

Penn Medicine's mRNA vaccine stopped allergic reactions in mice — a hopeful development for cedar‑fever sufferers, but human trials and funding shifts could delay its arrival.

A Lockhart teaching assistant was arrested and extradited from Las Vegas and now faces multiple child-sex charges, county officials and KVUE say.

An Austin nonprofit agreed to pay $160,000 and accept federal oversight after the EEOC alleged it fired an employee who sought mental‑health treatment.

UT Austin led the U.S. in NSF-funded research in FY2024, drawing $176.4M and pushing total R&D past $1.14B. The ranking highlights major federal investments on campus.