Lake Travis ISD calls $703M bond election for November
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
18-wheeler involved in multiple vehicle crash in Round Rock
The crash happened at around 8 a.m. on SH-45 between Greenlawn Boulevard and I-35.
Shooting in North Austin leaves 2 men injured
Gunshots were reported shortly after 8:15 p.m. on August 17 on Powell Lane near Georgian Lane.
Storms likely with heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning to hit Central Texas
A stalled front will interact with the heating of the day and all the moisture. Widespread storms will erupt from 2 to 7 p.m today.
Austin City Council members consider raising own salaries by 40%
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
APD: Car thefts in 2022 outpace 2021's monthly numbers
A July study analyzed over 250,000 tweets from people posting about their car being stolen in locations around the world. Austin was ranked as the second-worst city in the U.S. with 1,975 tweets relating to car theft.
Missing 17-year-old girl believed to be in Austin area
Have you seen her? Missing 17-year-old Alexis Sorrentino is believed to be in the Austin, Jonestown or Lago Vista areas.
Texas DPS locate missing girl last seen in College Station, said to be safe
The search for a missing girl last seen in College Station has ended. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 7-year-old Ana Torres Medina was located in Jim Hogg County.
Police arrest second suspect in murder of 52-year-old Killeen woman
A second suspect in the murder of a 52-year-old Killeen woman has been located and arrested.
Keller ISD to remove controversial books, including the Bible, from library shelves for review
The district says that campus staff and librarians must review the books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet requirements under new district policy.
Austin morning shootings dangerous for short-staffed police department, police association says
“It just is a very violent place right now here in the City of Austin especially in the downtown area. We have a drastic shortage of police officers," said Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday.
APD's Operation Blue Santa hosting toy drive in South Austin
Austin Police's Operation Blue Santa is holding a toy drive on August 27 in South Austin.
Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
TxDOT awarded $25M for long-distance bikeways across Texas
Funding will help build a statewide network for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Austin Police to enforce DWI initiative through Labor Day weekend
APD's Labor Day DWI Enforcement initiative will be in effect from Friday, August 19 through Monday, Sept. 5.
Texas school ratings show improvement compared to 2019, but those in poorer neighborhoods still lag
This year’s TEA ratings were done differently than in previous years. Instead of the usual A-F ratings, which were last given in 2019, the agency gave only A-C ratings.
Austin Pride 2022: W Hotel hosting 2 'Euphoric' events
Austin Pride 2022 is August 20 and some of the many events going on will be at the W Hotel in downtown Austin.
Celebrating culture of Japan at Oita Japan Festival in Austin
The 2022 Oita Japan Festival will be held on August 20 at the Asian American Resource Center.
Can the extinct Tasmanian tiger return? Genetic engineers hope so
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
San Antonio Spurs to host games in Austin at Moody Center
The San Antonio Spurs has announced it is hosting four special home games during the 2022-2023 NBA season and two of them will be in Austin.