Pflugerville City Council discusses negotiations with Travis County ESD no. 2
The Pflugerville City Council is discussing negotiations with Travis County ESD no. 2.
Texas school shooting: AT&T, We Are Blood to host blood drive at State Capitol May 26
We Are Blood will have two donation buses and volunteers on site at the Capitol's west entrance on Colorado Street between 12th and 13th streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26.
Man shot, killed at Travis County apartment complex: TCSO
TCSO says no suspect is in custody at this time, but detectives have determined those involved knew each other and this is an isolated incident.
Cooler temps, low humidity after biggest rain event since April
Behind the front it will be cooler, drier and pleasant with skies turning mostly sunny with highs staying in the 70s.
Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong wanted for murder of Moriah Wilson may be in New York
Investigators believe Kaitlin Marie Armstrong flew from the Austin airport to Houston Hobby Airport on May 14. She then took a connecting flight to LaGuardia Airport.
Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Ken Paxton began by offering his condolences to the victims and their families in the deadly Uvalde school shooting, but then went on to declare victory in the runoff race.
Wayne Christian secures GOP nomination for another term on commission regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry
Christian beat Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after she accused him of corruption during the campaign.
Advocates call for homeless support permanent housing complex in Hancock neighborhood
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
Travis County declares public health crisis over record number of drug overdoses
The declaration was approved in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. The vote follows on the heels of the release of the 2021 Medical Examiner’s report which showed the leading cause of accidental deaths in 2021 was drug overdoses.
Ken Paxton successfully fends off George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
#RideLikeMo: Cycling community honors Moriah Wilson following tragic death
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Texas
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather for much of the northern half of the Austin viewing area and slight risk for severe weather for the remainder.
Lakeway abandoned dogs healing; police search for animal cruelty suspect
Officer Greig is not sure if one person is responsible or if more are involved. The reason why also remains a mystery.
Search continues for Texas woman accused in cyclist's death
Moriah Wilson, 25, was found dead May 11, and Austin police issued a murder warrant for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, last week.
5 things to watch during 2022 Texas’ primary runoffs
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Austin street noodle brand Chop Chop encouraging positive AAPI connections
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
CapMetro names Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
Enhanced risk of severe weather in parts of Central Texas
Small and moderate hail and lots of lightning are possible. Parts of Central Texas from Austin to the Hill Country have been upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight.
AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Austin Bouldering Project
ABP and Austin Food Adventures have partnered up to host an AAPI Fest on Saturday, May 28 at ABP's Springdale location.
New training classes coming to APD Training Academy
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.