Michelle kicks off the episode with a welcome and an overview of the top stories and weather update. She discusses winter readiness efforts by Austin Energy and Austin Water, along with Travis County's winter preparation exercises. The episode addresses concerns from the police union regarding mental health calls and delves into public safety reform in Austin. Michelle provides details on a recent aggravated assault case and examines the ongoing debate over proposed state control of Austin. The episode also covers a lawsuit against a homeless services center and updates on new stop sign installations. Finally, Michelle discusses the sentencing in a fraudulent cartel protection scheme before wrapping up with closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome to the Austin Daily Brief

(0:13) Top stories and weather update

(1:28) Winter readiness: Austin Energy and Austin Water

(3:09) Travis County's winter preparation exercises

(4:02) Police union and mental health call concerns

(8:24) Public safety reform in Austin

(9:29) Details on aggravated assault case

(11:49) Debate over proposed state control of Austin

(14:33) Lawsuit against homeless services center

(17:09) New stop signs installation update

(18:36) Sentencing in fraudulent cartel protection scheme

(20:04) Closing remarks