Austin ISD released new stop‑arm camera clips that it says show Waymo robotaxis driving past buses with stop arms extended, prompting fresh federal scrutiny. The district has asked Waymo to pause service during school‑run hours and regulators want answers by Jan. 20.

Anti‑Sharia rhetoric from Texas GOP leaders has some conservative Muslim voters and donors questioning their place in the party.

Rollin Smoke BBQ says it was burglarized twice this week; the owner reports a ransacked walk-in and stolen cases of brisket. Police have been notified and neighbors have checked in to help.

A new downtown pilot pairs a clinician, paramedic and crisis-trained officer to respond to urgent 911 mental-health calls. Officials say the team has helped about 100 people so far.

The Toasted Yolk will open a new cafe this summer at the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District in Kyle, led by franchisees John and Miriam Diaz.

The Texas DPS commemorates National AMBER Alert Day, stressing the importance of its Statewide Alert Program in protecting children and urging public vigilance.

New Jersey-based Ugly Dumpling will open its first Texas restaurant at The Arboretum, serving xiao long bao, dim sum and noodles. The team is targeting a late January or early February opening.

Central Texas Food Bank partners with Austin ISD to launch six new school-based food pantries, aiming to provide families with accessible and free nutritious food on school grounds.

Austin police are investigating the death of Josh Prosser, found with head injuries in North Austin, after being unresponsive on a sidewalk during an e-bike trip. His belongings were missing, and the family and online community seek answers.

Austin Parks Foundation and the City of Austin made significant park improvements in 2025, enhancing playgrounds and trails, preserving historical elements, and controlling erosion.

A Travis County hearing will consider motions to clear four men's records in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders after new forensic links to a different suspect.

The University of Austin has built an applied engineering lab beside Elon Musk’s Bastrop campus; public records and a university post show contractors tied to the Musk complex filed permits.

A $100 million gift from Austin FC part‑owners Tench and Simone Coxe will accelerate UT Austin’s plan for a new academic medical center. The unrestricted donation targets a UT hospital and an MD Anderson location.