APD seeks help identifying a suspect in a non-fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian and a red Ford pickup on December 11, 2024, near Meadowheath and Hymeadow Drive.

The Texas House faces a delay as it lacks a Speaker, with candidates Cook and Burrows yet to secure enough votes. Lawmakers cannot begin work on committee assignments and rule adoptions.

Austin City Council to consider Land Development Code changes for short-term rentals and preservation bonuses, with public hearings set in February and April 2025.

TxDOT releases new posters and educates the public on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, encouraging vigilance on Texas roadways during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

The article details the upcoming weather forecast for Austin, including moderate temperatures with potential for rain midweek and partly sunny conditions toward the weekend.

Avian Flu has caused duck deaths at the Arboretum Duck Pond in Austin, Texas. Wildlife authorities urge caution and have implemented measures to prevent further spread.

Texas sends over 135 personnel and firefighting equipment to aid California in battling wildfires, as announced by Governor Abbott and coordinated through TDEM and the EMAC.

Firefighters in South Austin quickly contained a fire at a vacant property, preventing its spread to nearby areas. No injuries were reported, and the investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.

An armed suspect was shot by APD SWAT during a standoff in Lockhart, Texas, after emerging from a residence with a weapon. The individual was airlifted to the hospital, with no further details on their condition. No officers were injured.

Texas Democrats aim to expand abortion access and include it in Medicaid, conflicting with Republican efforts to restrict it, even amid a divided public opinion.

Leonard Akens was fatally stabbed on 6th Street in Austin, and the APD is investigating. They are seeking public tips and are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Austin police arrested two, a 47-year-old and a minor, for a series of armed robberies in Hyde Park, with charges of credit card abuse and potentially more.

Austin plans to request HUD funds for Bailey at Stassney, a 104-unit affordable housing project, targeting households earning 30-60% of the median income and setting aside 26 units for the homeless.