The Senate advanced the Laken Riley Act, with bipartisan support, targeting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes. Trump's team prepared immigration executive orders including border closure and deportations.

Ohio State advances to their 6th national title shot after beating Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal, with standout performances by players like Jack Sawyer.

A fatal collision on N IH 35 in Austin resulted in the death of Dominic Rene Gonzalez. Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 95th fatal crash of 2024, urging witnesses to provide any information.

The Austin-Travis County EOC ended its heightened alert as cold weather subsided, maintaining regular hours for warming centers and advising residents to stay informed and prepared.

Austin's weather forecast includes sunny and cloudy skies with highs in the mid-50s to 70°F, and nighttime lows in the 30s to 40s, as per the National Weather Service.

Williamson County celebrated a new sister city partnership with Yongin City, South Korea, focusing on semiconductor industry growth, cultural, and educational exchanges.

A Texas appeals court ruled that the state lacks jurisdiction to sue Google under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, questioning Texas' ability to enforce state laws against the tech giant.

Avian Flu strain HPAI causes duck deaths at Austin’s Arboretum Shopping Center, with other Texas counties affected. Steps are advised to prevent spread and protect public health.

Adam MacLean was fatally shot in an officer-involved shooting in Round Rock, after a confrontation that followed a 911 call about his erratic driving. Officer Nathan Sosa is on leave during the investigation.

Austin resumes normal operations for its Cold Weather Shelter program as temperatures rise, focusing on overnight services. The city sheltered hundreds during the freeze, with ongoing assistance available through a hotline and warming centers.

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.