SWAT resolved a standoff with a man wielding a machete-like knife in Southeast Austin peacefully; no injuries occurred, and the man had an existing warrant.

Travis County reports a decrease in overdose deaths for the first time in three years, amid amplified efforts to combat substance abuse, including wider Narcan availability.

One person died and two sustained serious injuries in a November 28 collision on FM 969 Road in Austin, marking the city's 81st fatal traffic incident of the year.

Kendrick Lamar will perform in Texas with SZA on his Grand National Tour at Houston's NRG Stadium and Arlington's AT&T Stadium on April 23 and 26, respectively.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to contribute to the development of the George Washington Carver Museum through meetings and surveys.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has lost track of five medically released inmates' whereabouts and is keeping their identities confidential, raising questions about system oversight.

The Givens Recreation Center hosts its first Deaf Social Night on Dec 23 for the deaf community and those interested in ASL, featuring games, refreshments, and no entry fee.

The City of Austin grants $146,000 to 54 sustainability projects in local schools, aiming to educate students on climate action and support eco-friendly improvements.

One person died and another was injured in a vehicle crash on SH 130 in Pflugerville near the Kelly Lane exit around 3:19 a.m. Traffic was disrupted but later cleared; the investigation is ongoing.

Georgetown ISD is preparing to start construction of its third high school in spring, scheduled to open in May 2028, financed by a $649 million bond approved by voters.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run where Kameron Hartman was struck and killed. They seek information on a dark-colored Chevy Equinox involved.

The Bonfire Unity Endowed Presidential Scholarship honors UT and Texas A&M unity after the 1999 bonfire tragedy, supporting students who serve their communities, like neuroscience student Zeeyad Anwar.

Freeman F. Martin becomes the new Director of the Texas DPS, promising to enhance public safety amid significant threats, with support from Governor Abbott and other officials.