Austin activates cold weather shelters as temperatures drop
Austin activated its Cold Weather Shelter program due to overnight temperatures forecasted to drop into the mid-30s.
New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study
Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year’s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.
Austin's Maywald Christmas Light Display comes to an end after 15 years
The annual Maywald Christmas Light Display is coming to an end. This year will be the last time in over 15 years.
Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' event helps over 100 children this holiday season
More than 100 children in Austin are coming home with bags full of presents this holiday season thanks to Shop with a Cop.
Austin yogurt shop murders: Travis County DA files to start exoneration process for initial suspects
The Travis County DA's office has filed to begin the process towards exonerating four men previously accused in the high-profile quadruple murder at the "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" shop in 1991.
Southwest Airlines to bring 2,000 jobs, start crew base in Austin
Southwest Airlines is expanding in Austin, bringing thousands of jobs. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will become a Southwest crew base starting in March.
Group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to purchase hemp products with THC
A youth drug awareness group wants Texas to increase the age restriction to legally purchase hemp products that contain levels of THC.
North Austin apartment fire leaves over 40 people displaced; cause ruled accidental
Over 40 people have been displaced after a large apartment fire in North Austin.
Austin road rage suspect identified, charged with criminal mischief: affidavit
The suspect in a violent road rage incident on the Capital of Texas Highway has been identified and charged, but is still at large.
Driver arrested after illegally passing school bus and nearly hitting a child
Austin ISD provided an update on the arrest of a driver who illegally passed a school bus and narrowly missed hitting a child.
All I-35 SB lanes reopen after crash involving 18-wheeler
All lanes have reopened following a crash on I-35 involving an 18-wheeler. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, police said.
Fishing with drones is against federal law; Texas fishermen take closer look at rules
A rise in drone use among Texas fishermen sparked a closer look at federal wildlife rules. Officials said drones cannot be legally used.
How many APD officers have been disciplined? OPO releases 2024 annual report
What were Austin police officers suspended for last year? The Office of Police Oversight has released their 2024 annual report.
Houston, Dallas, Austin among Texas cities spending big bucks on OnlyFans
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Man accused of punching victim with gun in downtown Austin: APD
Police are asking for help identifying the man accused of assaulting a victim near downtown Austin in September.
Austin's Oak Hill Parkway project to be finished by mid-2026, TxDOT says
A project to fix one of Austin’s most congested roadways might be finished sooner than you think.
Former Austin Energy employee sends nearly $1M to fake vendors, audit says
A former Austin Energy employee is accused of sending nearly $1 million in city money to fake vendors connected to his family and himself.
Woman arrested in connection to deadly downtown Austin shooting
A woman was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a downtown Austin bus stop.
Southeast Austin apartment fire leaves $3M in damages
The Austin Fire Department is investigating a large fire that broke out at the Sage at Franklin Park apartment complex in Southeast Austin.
Violent Austin road rage incident caught on camera; suspect at large
Austin police are looking for a suspect who was seen bashing in another car’s window in a road rage incident.