Safety measures to increase in Rainey Street area after recent drownings, city says

Almost a week after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, the City of Austin announced increased safety measures around the area this weekend.

APD detectives asking for help solving 2019 cold case murder

The Austin Police Department (APD) Cold Case Unit requests the public's help in solving a cold case murder that happened four years ago.

Person seen hanging off branch at Waller Creek rescued

Austin Fire Department rescued a person who was in Waller Creek and hanging off a branch downtown.

Final witness takes stand in Daniel Perry murder trial

On day seven in the murder trial of Daniel Perry, the final witness was called to the stand to testify.

Easter events and specials from across Central Texas

Easter is just around the corner, and restaurants and businesses across Central Texas are celebrating with brunch specials, egg hunts and fun for people of all ages.

Daniel Perry murder trial to continue Monday

The trial began this week with Army Sgt. Daniel Perry maintaining his plea of not guilty for the murder of Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster on July 25, 2020.

Daniel Perry murder trial: Police body cam footage shown to jury

Police body cam footage and Perry's 911 call moments after he shot Black Lives Matter protestor Garrett Foster played in the courtroom.

Jurors hear witness testimony in Daniel Perry murder trial

The jury heard from participants and police officers who were present at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest where Garrett Foster was shot and killed.

CMT Awards hosted in Austin with events in Downtown taking place all weekend

The city has closed multiple roads throughout downtown and built outdoor stages for popular country artists including Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. The events lead up to the CMT Awards, which will be on Sunday at the Moody Center.

Victim suffers severe brain injuries following attack by man in Downtown Austin: APD

The victim had severe injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital. The injuries included multiple skull fractures, swelling of the head, and severe brain trauma.

Opening statements begin in murder trial of Sgt. Daniel Perry

In a packed courtroom, opening statements and witness testimony picked up for the murder trial of Daniel Perry. Perry is accused of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. If Perry is found guilty by a jury, he could face life in prison.

Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect

ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.