Phase 2 of new ACC Highland campus opens to students
With COVID-19 protocols in place, Phase 2 facilities opened to students this week. For the department chair of the culinary arts program, it's been a long time coming.
2 APD officers, 1 TCSO corrections officer indicted by grand jury
Travis County DA José Garza announced the return of three indictments against three law enforcement officers that came out of two separate incidents.
Austin woman warns drivers after possible attempted carjacking
Danielle Cotey was driving home in her neighborhood when she encountered a suspicious driver.
Bill would require blood alcohol testing if motorist hits pedestrian
Under current law, it is up to individual officers whether or not to detain someone to conduct blood alcohol testing if they have hit a pedestrian.
APH officials note decline in hospitalizations, ICU numbers
The decline is a crucial step in getting ahead of COVID-19 as public health officials clamor to get everyone vaccinated in the phase 1a and 1b groups.
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
East Austin gym owner helping community be seen and keeping it healthy
CEO and founder of Lift ATX Daniel Hinojosa says he took the plunge in opening a gym
Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Austin Public Health provides update on COVID numbers, vaccine rollout
Austin Public Health is providing its weekly update on the coronavirus including the latest numbers as well as the rollout of the vaccine
Soldier from Austin killed in non-combat related incident
Staff Sgt. Timothy Manchester, 34, joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2018, after serving in the U. S. Marine Corps.
Austin officials ask public to weigh in on improving public safety
If you’d like to weigh in on how Austin could or should improve public safety, the City of Austin is offering a couple of virtual forums to do just that.
Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine
For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.
Eanes ISD secures more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines for staff
Eanes ISD's superintendent spoke Thursday about how they were able to secure 138 COVID-19 vaccines for district staff.
APD cooperating with investigators in FBI Capitol insurrection probe
In an email chain with Austin City Council member Alison Alter, Chief Manley said he has spoken with the special agent in charge of the investigation.
Abbott hosts roundtable on law enforcement, public safety priorities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin on public safety and law enforcement.
Schools try and keep up with constantly changing COVID-19 case counts
Along with Round Rock ISD, schools around the Austin region have been trying to ride the waves day by day.
APD looking for suspect in robbery of North Central Austin Texaco
A store employee reported a man had entered the store and displayed a handgun while demanding money in Spanish.
Texas attorney general pledges to 'fight' Biden administration 'illegal actions'
Texas AG Ken Paxton vowed to "challenge federal overreach" by President Biden’s administration following Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
Austin police looking for driver of car who hit and killed cyclist
A cyclist was killed after he was hit by the driver of a black sedan in Northeast Austin and police are looking for the driver who fled the scene.
Texas State Capitol reopens but security expected to remain tight
Threats of violence leading up to Inauguration Day thankfully didn't materialize but this doesn't mean the beefed up security is going away.