Students in the Austin Independent School District received gifts and support during the holiday season through events at Dobie Middle School and Webb Middle School.

Travis County is seeking public input on proposed substantial amendments to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plans for program years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

The Austin Police Department (APD), with support from local and federal agencies, has completed an investigation into a series of explosions that took place in Central and South Austin over several months.

Travis County is seeking public input on proposed amendments to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plans.

On December 17, 2025, at 11:21 p.m., officers from the Austin Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 11900 block of North IH-35 Southbound Service Road.

Austin Water crews responded to a domestic wastewater overflow at a public lift station located at 13625 Coomer Path in Pflugerville, Texas.

The City of Austin is continuing its long-standing holiday tree recycling program, which has been in place for nearly four decades.

The Texas Burlesque Festival is scheduled to take place on May 15 and 16, 2026, at the Rollins Theatre in the Long Center.

Austin Water has secured $55 million in low-interest funding from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas to support upcoming capital improvement projects.

City of Austin City Council met met Thursday, Dec. 18

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is preparing for a busy holiday travel period, with increased passenger traffic expected from December 19 through December 28.

The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held an information session on December 11, where district leaders presented updates on the progress at Dobie, Webb, and Burnet middle schools.

Manor Independent School District is seeking input from its community following the recent bond election.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained a temporary restraining order against Hisense, a Chinese smart television manufacturer, to prevent the company from collecting personal data from Texans through Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology.

IKEA U.S. has launched its first cross-brand retail experience by partnering with Best Buy in select Texas and Florida stores.

A group of critics, podcasters, novelists, and journalists—including Kat Rosenfield, Jesse Singal, Megan McArdle, River Page, Conor Friedersdorf, and Leigh Stein—will participate in an event titled “We’re Sorry and We’ll Try to Do Better” on…

Michelle Garcia, a senior at Manor High School, has won first place in Huston-Tillotson University’s Spring 2025 High School Writing Competition for her piece titled “Seclusion.” She will receive a $1,000 prize for her achievement.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) has announced that Texas families are now paying over $8,600 annually for home and auto insurance.

Award-winning astrophysicist and author Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is scheduled to return to the Long Center for Performing Arts on December 13, 2025.

Travelers passing through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport this holiday season will have access to a range of local gift options, catering to those in need of last-minute presents.