Natalie Petrovich

In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, Austin resident Nurnepes Nurjanov, 34, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that swindled investors out of more than $1.5 million. As reported by KXAN, the U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that Nurjanov will serve 41 months and is also ordered to make restitution amounting to $1,505,500.

Saturday's first-round playoff matchup between No. 12 seed Clemson and No. 5 seed Texas isn't just a battle for a spot in the national championship run; it's a redux of a high school rivalry that Texans are all too familiar with. Texas'own Quinn Ewers of the Longhorns and Cade Klubnik of the Clemson Tigers are set to clash once more in a quarterback duel that's been years in the making since their memorable faceoff in the 2021 Texas Class 6A state championship. According to AP News, their high school showdown is considered legendary in a state overflowing with football lore.

The weather in Austin today leans towards the cooler side, with mostly cloudy skies gradually clearing to bring forth sunshine. According to the National Weather Service, the city can expect a high near 69 degrees, with the north wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph—gusts potentially reaching up to 25 mph. As the day progresses, the overcast conditions are set to slowly give way to clearer skies.

It's no secret that Austin, Texas, carries a reputation as a burgeoning tech hub and a sanctuary for live music aficionados, yet it's the city's lush parklands that beckon those with a yen for the natural world. Tourists and locals alike who seek a divergence from the urban sprawl can find solace in a slew of off-the-beaten-path green spaces, each offering a distinct slice of tranquility, be it through fluttering peacocks or the lulling sounds of a creek, the city's parks await the eager visitor looking for a retreat among the trees and trails.

Zachary Maini, a former trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has entered a no contest plea to charges of official oppression resulting from a traffic stop incident in August 2022 involving Clateachia Stewart. As reported by FOX 7 Austin, Maini was accused of using a Taser on Stewart when she supposedly was not posing any threat. This plea agreement includes the permanent surrender of Maini's Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) license, prohibiting him from future law enforcement activities in the state.

Tragedy struck in the 6800 block of Wood Hollow Drive as the Austin Police Department announced the 66th homicide of 2024 with the death of a six-week-old baby. Austin Police Department responded to a critical call at Dell Children’s Medical Center regarding a non-breathing baby on Wednesday, November 27. The boy, named Marcello Hernandez-Mendoza, was rushed to the hospital by his parents, where, despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased.

The Texas Longhorns are set to host a monumental clash against the Clemson Tigers in the highly anticipated College Football Playoff game at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin this Saturday. Fans and players alike are buzzing with anticipation. The moods are high as the hometown fans prepare to rapidly turn out in large numbers to see if their side can maintain their near-perfect home game record against a Clemson side that hasn't dropped a road game all year. According to a FOX 7 Austin report, the Texas Longhorns, currently ranked number three, are presently favored by 11 points over the number 16 Clemson Tigers.

A Montessori school teacher was tragically killed in an accident that also left five children hospitalized. Alexia Rosales, 22, has been identified as the victim who was struck and pinned underneath a car at Excelled Montessori. According to CBS Austin, the incident took place around 4 p.m. on Thursday during a routine pick-up after a school event.

On Saturday afternoon, a single-vehicle rollover accident in Southeast Austin resulted in injuries to four individuals. According to CBS Austin, the incident occurred at the 11300 block of FM 812 and was first reported by Austin-Travis County EMS at 3:24 p.m.

A chaotic scene unfolded at Killeen Mall on Saturday when a man, fleeing law enforcement, drove his vehicle through the JC Penney store doors, resulting in injuries to five bystanders. According to MSN, the incident occurred at around 5 p.m. and ended when the suspect was fatally shot by officers after exiting the vehicle and attempting to escape on foot within the store.