Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has begun construction on new midfield taxiways, set to pave the way for Concourse B as part of a $320 million project expected to complete by 2027.

The Austin Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire involving a dump truck near large diesel tanks on FM 973 Road, averting a larger disaster. No injuries were reported.

A 91-year-old man with cognitive impairment was found safe after a Silver Alert in San Marcos, prompting police gratitude for community aid in the search.

Austin Police executed a search warrant at an East Austin game room, Luck 4 Ever, after complaints and arrests linked to the establishment. Investigations are ongoing with community concerns over crime.

The Austin City Council directed the City Manager to find new funding to prevent the closure of the Marshalling Yard homeless shelter without using current homeless response funds.

Body camera footage is central in the trial of Officer Christopher Taylor, charged for the fatal shooting of knife-armed Mauris DeSilva in 2019. Officer Joseph Cast's testimony described the confrontation at the Spring Condominiums.

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the State Fair of Texas' right to ban guns on its fairgrounds, rejecting Attorney General Paxton's emergency filing against the policy.

Texas AG Ken Paxton urges Senators Cruz and Cornyn to support the Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Act to fix IRS policy issues affecting state child support programs.

Austin's HSEM hosts its final 2024 emergency preparedness training on October 10 at Oak Hill Library, including safety education, CPR, and free pizza.

TxDOT introduces a funding strategy allowing private donations to its HERO roadside assistance program, with donors able to feature logos on patrol vehicles.

Austin Police discovered two bodies in a home, suspecting Youree Kang killed his wife Hannah and himself, marking the city's 46th homicide of the year.

A motorcycle collided with a bus in Austin, causing one death and an injury. This marks the city's 65th fatal crash this year. Police are investigating and asking for tips.

The forecast for Austin predicts steady high temperatures with clear skies, while Hurricane Helene impacts Florida and Hurricane Isaac stays over open ocean.