Texas officials warn of DWI dangers around holidays
Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.
South Austin homicide victim identified, suspect still at large: APD
Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.
City of Austin to cut $5.2M from social services contracts
The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.
Austin Police identify suspected drunk driver involved in fatal crash
Police arrested 27-year-old Angelicque Bramlett, the driver of an SUV involved in the collision, on charges of intoxication manslaughter.
Austin Police search for woman accused of stealing luxury watches
Austin police are searching for a woman who stole three luxury watches worth more than $75,000 during a targeted encounter on Dec. 21.
Woman faces charges of intoxication manslaughter for fatal US 183 crash
A fatal crash forced the closure of all northbound lanes on U.S. Highway 183 in Southeast Austin near the airport.
APD looking for man who shot, injured someone on Burton Drive
Do you recognize him? Austin police are looking for a man they say was involved in a shooting in mid-November.
Austin New Year's celebrations: How to watch, what you need to know
Everything you need to know about ringing in the new year in Austin.
Police looking for woman who used credit cards stolen from Austin hotel room
Do you know this woman? Austin police are looking for a suspect who used credit cards stolen from a hotel room at multiple Austin businesses.
Drive-up food distribution hosted by Central Texas Food Bank & Austin Pets Alive!
The Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! are hosting a drive-up food distribution in Austin for people and pets.
Central Texas non-profits offering help all year and during the holidays
A look at several non-profits in Central Texas and how they're giving back to the community during the holiday season and all year round.
Mother remembers son shot, killed; charges dropped against his accused killer
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
Austin police report fewer homicides in 2025; two remain unsolved
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time: fewer homicides.
Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
2021 East Austin shooting: Second murder suspect arrested
Austin police made a second arrest in a 2021 murder investigation.
Multiple Lake Austin properties disannexing from City of Austin
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Lake Austin properties de-annexing
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
APD looking for cyclist involved in physical fight with driver on South Congress
Austin police are looking for a cyclist who got in a physical fight with a driver on South Congress following a collision.
Grandfather, grandson shoot, kill each other in SW Austin home: APD
A grandfather and grandson shot and killed each other in an argument Monday night in a Southwest Austin home, Austin police say.
AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court
Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.