Austin's ATX Free Fridge Project, which provides community refrigerators to combat food insecurity, is closing its Dittmar location due to issues with trash and mistreatment, highlighting the need for community support and care to sustain such initiatives.
A Caldwell County deputy was shot and killed in the parking lot of Club Rodeo in Austin early Sunday morning. The suspect was apprehended later that day by U.S. Marshals with assistance from local authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking witnesses and evidence from the public.
The week in Austin starts with pleasant, warm weather in the 60s and 70s, with potential record highs on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by limited rain mid-week due to a weak Pacific low, and a stronger cold front expected to bring more seasonable temperatures by Friday into the weekend.
January's Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons in 2025, coinciding with a brief cold front that will bring a slight temperature drop and increased wildfire risk in Austin. Despite recent cold snaps, the year remains among the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to stay above normal into early next week, and a chance of rain later in the week with another cold front.
A woman in her 60s died in a multi-vehicle crash on US 183 near Austin after driving the wrong way; she has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, and the northbound lanes were closed for several hours during investigation.
A warm weekend in Austin with highs in the 70s and 80s will be followed by a strong cold front Sunday evening, bringing gusty winds, a chance of limited rain, and a return to winter-like temperatures on Monday with highs in the 40s and 50s, and potential freezing lows early next week.
Austin experienced record-breaking warmth with highs reaching 86º, but a strong cold front is expected to bring much colder temperatures, wind, and scattered showers early Monday, leading to a significant temperature drop and a widespread freeze by Tuesday morning, followed by milder weather for New Year's.
Paula Cox renovated her 1940s house in Austin with the help of Clayton Korte, adding modern touches to create a home closer to her grandchildren, inspired by an architectural tour of the city.
In 2025, several beloved Austin businesses, including Thom’s Market, Trudy’s, Aster’s Ethiopian, Hana World Market, Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice, Black Star Co-op, Skylark Lounge, East Side King, Koriente, and Limbo/Triple Z Threadz, closed due to factors like rising costs, competition, and market changes, marking the end of an era for many community staples.
Austin experienced its first freeze of the season, but temperatures will stay above freezing with gradually warming conditions through the week, minimal rain, and a cold front expected Thursday evening, followed by warmer weather during Christmas week.
The northern lights will be visible in the Austin area tonight due to increased solar activity and favorable weather conditions, making it a rare opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis far from its usual polar regions.
A significant storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and flood risks to Austin and Central Texas this weekend, after over a month without meaningful rain, with potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding, especially during overnight hours.
Max Verstappen won the 2025 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, securing his third victory in four races and reducing the championship points gap, with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc finishing second and third respectively.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the 2025 United States Grand Prix in Austin, with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc starting second and third. The race features notable penalties, including Lance Stroll starting from the back after a collision in Sprint. The race begins at 14:00 local time, with live coverage from 13:00.
Formula 1 has extended its contract with the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin through 2034, ensuring the race remains a key event in the F1 calendar until at least that year, following local approval and significant support from organizers and officials.