Gun Violence Prevention Summit held in East Austin
The fourth annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit in East Austin heard conversations about gun violence and how to prevent it on Monday,
Juneteenth celebration in East Austin
Community members in East Austin gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. There were plenty of activities, including a parade and live music.
Severe storms damage Delwood Sports Complex
A historic baseball field in East Austin was damaged by the storms that rolled through the area at the end of May.
Cause of East Austin house fire ruled accidental; 2 people dead
The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.
Memorial Day: Central Texas events honor fallen service members
Communities across Central Texas honored fallen service members, including some from the Revolutionary War buried here, at various Memorial Day events.
Austin man sentenced to 12 years after 2023 SWAT standoff
According to court documents, 38-year-old Steven Moreno Briseno was arrested by Austin police after he surrendered during a barricaded standoff at his family's home in east Austin.
Austin PD arrests man in deadly East Austin double shooting
Officers responded to a the parking garage at 2604 Aldrich Street around 9:30 p.m. on April 20.
Man taken into custody following SWAT incident in East Austin
A man was taken into custody following a SWAT incident in East Austin on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said.
Man arrested for woman's murder in East Austin
A man has been arrested for the murder of a woman in East Austin on Sunday night.
21 homicides in 2025: Austin police investigating woman's death
The Austin Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in East Austin as the city's latest homicide.
Austin shooting: 3 deaths in 3 days in the same neighborhood, police say
The Austin Police Department is investigating three deaths in the same East Austin neighborhood within just three days. Two men were shot and killed in an apartment complex's parking garage and a third was found dead near a creek.
Austin police searching for missing 62-year-old man
The Austin Police Department is looking 62-year-old Ernest Amaro who was last seen on Friday.
Body found near creek in East Austin identified
A man found near a creek in East Austin last week has been identified, police said.
Double homicide in East Austin: Police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 18th and 19th homicides.
Body found in East Austin; APD asking for help identifying victim and suspects
Austin police are asking for help identifying a victim who was shot and killed on Friday.
Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Family of woman killed in crash with AFD fire truck speaks out
The family of a woman who was killed in a crash with an Austin Fire Department fire truck earlier this month is speaking out. They're frustrated by the lack of answers about the crash.
Large grass fire in East Austin under control: AFD
A large grass fire in East Austin is now under control, the Austin Fire Department said.
Homeless encampment in East Austin shut down due to 'high wildfire risk'
A homeless encampment in East Austin was shut down after the city said it was located on "high wildfire-risk" land.
Man arrested for stealing SUV from dealership, brandishing handgun at employee: APD
A man is in custody after allegedly stealing an SUV from a South Austin dealership and brandishing a handgun at an employee.