A Texas homeowner fatally shot a 15-year-old during a burglary attempt, prompting an investigation, with authorities urging information and advising vigilance against vehicle burglaries.

Georgetown police issued an arrest warrant for Justice Marquez Washington for his alleged involvement in a double homicide; he faces a capital murder charge.

A New Year's Eve shooting in Round Rock injured five juveniles, with no arrests yet; the event involved underage drinking and was promoted on social media.

Texas anticipates changes with the World Cup, a new stock exchange, school vouchers, a summer camp's reopening after a tragedy, and pivotal midterm elections.

Austin residents participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the New Year and express hope for the springs' future amid low flows.

The Austin Police are probing a New Year's Day party disturbance in a strip mall that left one person dead, marking the city's potential first homicide of 2026.

Partners Real Estate is planning a 23‑acre South Austin Commerce Center in Buda, billed as a "flagship" for flexible small‑bay industrial space that could total roughly 250,000 square feet. The project is in pre‑development as the developer lines up marketing and entitlements.

Two men were injured in a shooting on New Year's Day in southeast Austin, with the incident occurring near I-35 and Slaughter Lane. No arrests have been made yet.

Three individuals were arrested in Kyle, Texas for possession of stolen firearms, vehicles, and fraud-related items after confessing to thefts in Spicewood.

Project LeanNation is headed to Georgetown’s Woodlake Crossing, promising protein‑forward meals and shakes with an early‑spring 2026 target. The chain plans subscriptions and a shake bar for local pickup.

Austin's weather forecast predicts sunny days with highs range from 73-87°F, and breezy winds up to 20 mph. Conditions stay clear, turning partly cloudy next week.

Texas A&M approved hiring outside counsel to participate in the state AG's insulin pricing lawsuit, local reporting says. Regents chair Bob Albritton offered no comment.

A doctored campaign mailer and a stalled Texas labeling bill show how AI‑generated images are complicating politics ahead of the 2026 season.