APD: 18-year-old killed in front of children, pregnant woman
The Austin Police Department has identified the 18-year-old who was killed in a fatal shooting in North Austin earlier this week as Kedarius Griffin.
APH pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
APH has notified local health care providers that it is following the federal recommendation to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Activists continue fight to stop controversial Texas voting bill
Local activists continue efforts to try and stop a controversial voting bill that's making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Texas could use psychedelic to treat PTSD in veterans
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
Texas House gives initial approval to 'constitutional carry,' would allow gun carrying without permit
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years
The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.
Driver's license, registration expiration date waiver ends in Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to urge customers with an expired DL or ID to make an appointment or renew online today.
Austin Police Department launches Atlas One mobile app
The Atlas One app allows APD to send geo-fenced alerts when a public safety issue occurs near a user’s current location or places they care about.
'POLICING IS NOT ENTERTAINMENT' Javier Ambler's Law passes Texas House
Texas Rep. James Talarico collaborated with Ambler's family to craft HB54, which would ban Texas law enforcement from participating in reality TV.
Most of Central Texas under slight risk of severe storms
The Storm Prediction Center has included the Austin Metro and most of the Hill Country under a SLIGHT RISK of severe storms.
Texas power grid concerns linger following alert this week
ERCOT said in a statement this week that it’s usually during this time of year that generating units require maintenance.
Local groups hold rally expressing opposition to voting bill
Several local groups are protesting what they call voter suppression while the GOP maintains it's a way to make sure our elections are secure.
TX DPS trooper involved in deadly auto-pedestrian crash near Capitol
Authorities are investigating after a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was involved in a deadly auto-pedestrian crash near the State Capitol.
APD investigating homicide on N. Lamar in North Austin
APD officers are working the scene in the 9400 block of N. Lamar Boulevard near Rundberg Lane.
Pets in need of home after owner dies in South Austin crash
Austin Pets Alive! is looking to rehome two dogs whose owner was killed when his scooter collided with a truck last week in South Austin.
Texas Senate bill to protect privacy of sexual assault victims advances in legislature
Currently, Texas law does not protect the confidentiality of alleged victims of sexual assault in civil court. However, there is a bill making its way through the state legislature that could change that.
Community First! Village to expand, adding 1,400 micro-homes
Community First! Village currently is home to more than 220 formerly homeless who live in permanent homes in the 51-acre community.
Texas parents fight for child custody bill to get committee hearing
House Bill 803, currently awaiting a committee hearing, would change the default to equally shared parenting as long as both parents are deemed capable.
Lake Travis school board candidate faces assault charge in mask incident
A woman running for a seat on the Lake Travis school board is facing an assault charge after she allegedly shoved a store employee after not following their masking rules.
PARD to launch 2021 summer camp registration April 19
Austin Parks & Recreation says that there are two main options for this year's summer camps.