Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Council selects Natasha Harper-Madison as next Austin Mayor Pro Tem
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
East Austin gym owner helping community be seen and keeping it healthy
CEO and founder of Lift ATX Daniel Hinojosa says he took the plunge in opening a gym
Pedestrian dies from injuries suffered in Airport Blvd crash
Austin police have identified the person who has died after injuries he suffered in an auto-pedestrian crash on January 9 in East Austin.
Mother of man killed in 2013 hasn’t given up hope, fight for justice
36-year-old Roberto Reyna was shot and killed in the early morning hours of July 19, 2013 on Gonzales Street. His killer has roamed free ever since.
Man dies after shooting in East Austin
A man is dead after a shooting in East Austin.
Allison Elementary School students asked to stay home due to gas leak on campus
Austin Independent School District Officials says families from Allison Elementary School are being asked to keep students home and learn remotely if possible.
Police looking for suspect who robbed East Austin business
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who robbed an East Austin business on December 17.
Austin man arrested in East Austin for arson in North Austin
35-year-old James Sailors was wanted for an arson incident that happened in the 6300 block of Burns Street in North Austin on January 4.
Distribution event held as food insecurity need, demand remains high
One of the biggest long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been food insecurity and Central Texas Food Bank is helping those in need.
Esquina Tango reopens outside amid pandemic, now faces noise violations for outdoor music
What's threatening the nonprofit Esquina Tango now is not the pandemic, but it's a city sound ordinance.
APD: Man holds East Austin convenience store employees at gunpoint
The suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and APD says he was last spotted driving eastbound on Purple Sage.
Austin police asking for help to solve 2013 homicide cold case
APD is asking for help solving a cold case. Police are looking to identify the suspect who shot and killed Roberto Reyna in East Austin in 2013.
East Austin taco truck armed robbery caught on camera
The armed robbery of an East Austin taco truck was caught on surveillance video and the owner hopes releasing it will lead to an arrest.
Tossed cigarette leads to arrest in East Austin sexual assault
According to court records, the break came during a smoke break. Investigators say they saw Guerrero toss a cigarette butt to the ground and after he left, it was picked up and taken to a lab.
23-year-old arrested for sexually assaulting woman in East Austin
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for an aggravated sexual assault that happened in East Austin in early November.
Person dies in auto-pedestrian crash in East Austin
A person has died in an auto-pedestrian crash on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Springdale and Airport Boulevard.
Community advocates serve 100 meal packages, services
Each package was filled with enough food to feed 4 to 6 people. Prepared by a group of chefs from Austin called the Cook's Nook, the meals were brought to the center by the delivery service HUNGRY.
APD: Man holds clerk at East Austin convenience store at gunpoint
APD says the suspect entered Al's Food Mart on Webberville Road and held the clerk at gunpoint while demanding money.
APD looking for man who robbed East Austin Valero at gunpoint
The suspect fled the scene in a newer model gray Ford Fusion with cash from the registers.