Firefighters extinguished a house fire in southeast Austin, displacing four people, including Samuel Grey Horse, known as Austin's horseback Santa. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A man was arrested for DWI in Kyle after his car hit a pole, causing a train collision with downed power lines; there were no serious injuries. Repair work is ongoing to fix the damage.

Austin Police arrested two suspects, including Andre Center, for a series of Hyde Park robberies. They're charged with Credit Card Abuse; more charges may come.

Central Texas schools prepare for winter weather, some delaying start times, while others maintain normal schedules, ensuring student safety and warmth.

Authorities in East Austin are investigating a homicide after finding a body with neck trauma in an apartment complex parking lot. The Austin Police Department seeks tips from the public.

A suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for murder in El Salvador was arrested in Lakeway, Texas during a traffic stop.

Bird flu is detected in a wild bird in Austin-Travis County, leading to Austin Public Health issuing guidelines to prevent the spread among humans and animals.

The DOJ is suing six major landlords for using software to collude on rent prices, a case that has significant implications for renters across 43 states.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a wet day with a 100% chance of rainfall, up to three-quarters of an inch, and gusty winds, followed by a partially sunny and clearer weekend.

The Pflugerville Public Library was closed due to a potential threat, with police advising the public to avoid the area. The library is expected to reopen Wednesday morning.

TxDOT advises travelers heading to the Cotton Bowl in Arlington to check road conditions amidst a winter storm. Roads are being pretreated, and AAA warns of extended following distances on icy roads.

Austin Public Health seeks applicants for the Community Development Commission to aid low-income areas, with a January 22 deadline for applications and elections on January 27.

UT Austin President Jay Hartzell will depart for SMU presidency in 2025, after a tenure marked by both achievements and controversy.