A former Texas teacher was charged with tripping an autistic student, facing a possible year in jail and fines. She admitted feeling overwhelmed by her duties.

Austinites celebrated the New Year by participating in the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs, attended by local officials and residents who braved the water's chilly temperatures.

New sheriff Matthew Lindemann and 14 others were sworn into office in Williamson County, promising to serve the growing community and tackle issues like the fentanyl crisis.

An auto-pedestrian collision in Travis County critically injured one person, with emergency teams responding and the patient airlifted to a medical center.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis announced safety measures for 6th Street following a terror attack in New Orleans, including structural changes and possible vehicle access.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis announced increased security measures by APD in response to an incident in New Orleans, with no known threats to Austin.

Austin experiences variable weather, with patchy fog clearing to partly sunny skies. Conditions will remain calm with varying temperatures throughout the week and a cooler trend starting Sunday night.

Texas fishermen and their dog survived an EF-3 tornado while on a fishing trip, capturing the occurrence on video. Their story was reported by FOX 7 Austin and Yahoo News.

Texas has implemented new laws as of January 1, 2025, removing mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and updating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act to allow opt-out of data collection.

A driver's attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, killed 10 and injured over 30, with the FBI treating it as terrorism and investigating possible co-conspirators.

A technical outage has caused Texas DPS to close driver license offices statewide, forcing rescheduling of appointments and inconvenience to residents.

Leander urges water conservation due to treatment plant shutdown, enforcing Phase 4 restrictions, including a ban on outdoor watering and potential fines.

The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Assistant AG Brent Webster over his conduct in a controversial election lawsuit, citing separation of powers.