Crime down on 6th Street
In a city memo with preliminary data, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says they've seen fewer arrests, use of force cases, and officer injuries.
In a city memo with preliminary data, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says they've seen fewer arrests, use of force cases, and officer injuries.
Trump tariff negotiations with Canada and Mexico
President Trump spoke with his Canadian counterpart for a reported 50 minutes on Wednesday. The two discussed the newly-imposed tariffs and their escalating trade war
President Trump spoke with his Canadian counterpart for a reported 50 minutes on Wednesday. The two discussed the newly-imposed tariffs and their escalating trade war
Texas DOGE committee got to work
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
DA Garza missed deadline resulting in suspect bonding out
Last month, we told you the Travis County District Attorney's Office failed to meet a 90-day deadline to indict a murder suspect. New records reveal DA Jose Garza had more than a week to move the case forward before the deadline after the original prosecutor resigned. That missed deadline resulted in a murder suspect bonding out of jail
Last month, we told you the Travis County District Attorney's Office failed to meet a 90-day deadline to indict a murder suspect. New records reveal DA Jose Garza had more than a week to move the case forward before the deadline after the original prosecutor resigned. That missed deadline resulted in a murder suspect bonding out of jail
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays County
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties. Evacuation orders have been lifted, but this comes as we get word of a new wildfire
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties. Evacuation orders have been lifted, but this comes as we get word of a new wildfire
Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff charged with DUI after Trump speech
House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested and charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's chief of staff, Hayden Haynes, was arrested and charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car following President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday night, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
Vance, Hegseth, Gabbard speak after border visit
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard all speak following a visit to the Texas-Mexico border on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard all speak following a visit to the Texas-Mexico border on Wednesday.
Border Patrol identifies strange object that fell from sky in North Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has claimed an object that people from Quinlan say fell from the sky on Tuesday night.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has claimed an object that people from Quinlan say fell from the sky on Tuesday night.
Vance at the Texas-Mexico border
Vice President JD Vance talks before a meeting at the Texas-Mexico border with Governor Greg Abbott, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard.
Vice President JD Vance talks before a meeting at the Texas-Mexico border with Governor Greg Abbott, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard.
G$ Lil Ronnie, daughter murdered: Police ID suspects in rapper's shooting
Forest Hill police said they've identified the two people suspected in a double shooting that left a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter dead.
Forest Hill police said they've identified the two people suspected in a double shooting that left a North Texas rapper and his 5-year-old daughter dead.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies: Texas gov. orders flags to half-staff for former Houston mayor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.
Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to be redesigned as part of new DC mural project
The famous Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House will soon look very different.
The famous Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House will soon look very different.
Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered: Reaction to former Houston mayor's death
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.
Target boycott: Atlanta pastor's 40-day 'fast' begins over DEI rollback
Target's stock has dropped more than 13% in a month, and now the company is facing a 40-day fast over its decision to rollback its DEI initiatives.
Target's stock has dropped more than 13% in a month, and now the company is facing a 40-day fast over its decision to rollback its DEI initiatives.
Strong winds fuel Hays County fires
Two different wildfires broke out in Hays County due to strong winds in Central Texas
Two different wildfires broke out in Hays County due to strong winds in Central Texas
Democrats respond to Trump's speech
US Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan delivered the democratic response to the president's congressional address on Tuesday. The senator focused on the economy, jobs, national security, and Elon Musk.
US Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan delivered the democratic response to the president's congressional address on Tuesday. The senator focused on the economy, jobs, national security, and Elon Musk.
Marchs for 'National Day of Action'
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday. Groups across the country held marches protesting the Trump administration
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday. Groups across the country held marches protesting the Trump administration
Teen injured in South Austin shooting
A teen was injured after a shooting in South Austin on Tuesday. The teen is a student of Akins High School, according to the school's principal.
A teen was injured after a shooting in South Austin on Tuesday. The teen is a student of Akins High School, according to the school's principal.
Wildfires in Hays County
Multiple fire crews responded to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned over 150 acres.
Multiple fire crews responded to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned over 150 acres.