LIST: New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Central Texas

If you’re looking to welcome the new year this week and lack plans, here are some events across Central Texas you can enjoy ...

Polar cold front in Austin crashed temperatures, but could 2026 revive temps in the 80s?

The coldest temperatures this week will occur just before dawn Wednesday morning, followed by a big warming of temperatures ...

How cold is it? Try the New Year's Day Barton Springs Polar Plunge in Austin

Hundreds of Austinites ring in the New Year with a dip at Barton Springs Pool, continuing the annual Polar Plunge tradition ...
Community Impact

Austin ISD names principals for schools affected by closures and turnaround plans

Austin ISD has appointed new principals and outlined campus turnaround plans as it prepares to close 10 campuses next school year, reassign students and staff, and address failed accountability ...

Man arrested after alleged kidnapping attempt at Berry Springs Park: Williamson County Sheriff

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old man at the Berry Springs Park and Preserve on Dec. 27, ...
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Attempted kidnapping suspect held by residents until deputies could arrive

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Christopher Garza after witnesses at Berry Springs Park intervened to stop an attempted ...

Patch AM: Which new 6A districts could Round Rock schools be facing soon?

And check out The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Austin, TX (January 2026) on the Round Rock Patch calendar ...
Hoodline

Berry Springs Park Crowd Tackles Suspect In Daylight Kidnap Bid

Residents held a suspect after an attempted kidnapping at Berry Springs Park; deputies arrested a 28-year-old.

Witnesses subdue man accused of attempting to kidnap teen in Williamson County park, officials say

A man was charged with the attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl in park near Georgetown, officials said. The incident ...