Austin weather LIVE BLOG: Flooding possible as storms hit Central Texas

Alerts, warnings and watches have been issued for parts of Central Texas as storms roll through the area with heavy rain expected and possible flooding as well.

Suspect in planned attack on Texas State Capitol now in federal custody: DPS

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Bexar County man for his part in a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol, says Texas DPS.

Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody

The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer.

Austin weather: Central Texas braces for heavy rain this week

Travis County and much of Texas are bracing for heavy rain starting Wednesday night and continuing until Friday.

Austin first responders train to handle Tesla Cybercabs as severe weather approaches

Tesla's Cybercab presents new tactical challenges for local emergency crews ahead of expected severe weather, so first responders recently completed training to handle the fully autonomous vehicles.

Texas lawmakers review performance of DA Jose Garza
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Families of murder victims and public safety advocates are calling on lawmakers to utilize Texas law to look unto removing Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza. 

2026 ACL: Wet weekend expected for music festival
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With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Organizers preparing for wet weather

With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: CapMetro bus routes to Zilker Park

CapMetro is providing several options for festival goers to get to the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Travis County still working on plans to install flood warning sirens

As many Texans brace for flash flooding threats this week, the Travis County Commissioners are still working on plans to install flood warning sirens.

Pflugerville switching ambulance service
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After years of fights over ambulance services, the City of Pflugerville is transitioning back to using Travis County ESD 2, also known as the Pflugerville Fire Department

Travis County working to install flood warning sirens
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As many Texans brace for flash flooding threats this week, the Travis County Commissioners are still working on plans to install flood warning sirens.

Women describe attacks near Zilker Park by same man

Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.

Women attacked by same man near Zilker Park
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Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.

South Austin homicide: Man shot by homeowner during burglary

A man shot and killed early Wednesday morning was in the middle of burglarizing a South Austin home, Austin police say.