The Texas Senate passed bail reform measures tightening policies for violent crime suspects, moving towards the House. The bills could restrict bail eligibility and allow denial of bail for some charges, raising constitutional concerns among critics.

Firefighters in South Austin rescued two people and a dog from a 3-alarm condo fire, leaving 15 displaced, with no medical attention sought. The fire, ruled accidental, caused $1.1 million in damage.

ERCOT anticipates a tight power supply in Texas due to cold temperatures but has not issued emergency conditions, with CEO Pablo Vegas expressing confidence in the grid's reliability.

Spurs gear up for home-like games in Austin's Moody Center, facing the Suns and Pistons during their annual rodeo road trip.

Round Rock Police Department adds new K-9 Reka, an explosive-detecting Dutch Shepherd, and her handler Officer Jackson to their unit. Reka replaces retiring K-9 Lucy.

The City of Austin invites residents to town hall meetings for input on the 2025-26 budget, led by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, with a focus on community priorities.

Brian Dismukes was appointed as Assistant Chief in the DPS Infrastructure Operations Division, recognized for his three decades of service and leadership.

The Texas House has proposed a bill for private school vouchers, which would allow families to use state funds to pay for private schooling, sparking debate over public education resources.

A pedestrian, Isiah Turner, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Austin, marking the city's 7th fatal crash this year. The driver cooperated with authorities as the Vehicular Homicide unit investigates the accident.

Austin is facing a cold day with a high of 35°F and strong winds, followed by variable weather, including a 50% chance of rain on Saturday and warming to near 79°F by Tuesday.

A former Guatemalan congressman, Jose Armando Ubico Aguilar, was sentenced to 18 years in U.S. prison for drug trafficking. He pleaded guilty to facilitating cocaine shipments and collaborating with traffickers and corrupt officials.

Osvaldo Coronel-Fernandez was extradited from Mexico to the US on human smuggling charges, potentially facing prison time if convicted. The case involved multi-agency cooperation.

A semi-truck and multiple vehicles collided on I-35 at Tech Ridge, temporarily closing southbound lanes. Seven people were involved, two were transported for minor injuries, and the cause is under investigation.