East Austin SWAT situation ends peacefully, suspect in custody
The SWAT situation began after a person called and said they were being threatened by another person with a handgun, according to Austin police.
The SWAT situation began after a person called and said they were being threatened by another person with a handgun, according to Austin police.
Man, dog rescued from fire on Poquito Street in East Austin
One adult had potentially serious, not expected to be life-threatening injuries. First responders also treated a dog with supplemental oxygen for smoke inhalation.
One adult had potentially serious, not expected to be life-threatening injuries. First responders also treated a dog with supplemental oxygen for smoke inhalation.
East Austin homicide victim identified, police search for suspect
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Iconic Austin 'You're My Butter Half' mural restored after defacing
The mural is located in East Austin and was recently altered to say a different NSFW phrase.
The mural is located in East Austin and was recently altered to say a different NSFW phrase.
Austin police investigating after body found in East Austin
A body was found near Walnut Creek Trail, marking the second submerged body Austin authorities have been called to investigate in the last three days.
A body was found near Walnut Creek Trail, marking the second submerged body Austin authorities have been called to investigate in the last three days.
Huston-Tillotson 2022 Spring Semester to being virtually due to COVID
Classes will begin remotely on Monday, January 10 due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the City of Austin's return to Stage 4 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
Classes will begin remotely on Monday, January 10 due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the City of Austin's return to Stage 4 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
Franklin Barbecue closes dining room again due to COVID-19
The barbecue restaurant plans on reopening on Tuesday, December 28.
The barbecue restaurant plans on reopening on Tuesday, December 28.
CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
APD asking for public's help to identify East Austin burglars
The Austin Police Department is asking for help in identifying three suspects who burglarized storage units in East Austin earlier this month.
The Austin Police Department is asking for help in identifying three suspects who burglarized storage units in East Austin earlier this month.
Police investigating homicide at apartment complex in East Austin
The incident may be related to a burglary, according to police.
The incident may be related to a burglary, according to police.
APD blocks off part of E 6th for several hours for SWAT call
Part of E 6th Street was shut down for almost seven hours, so police could search a second-floor apartment in the Villas on East Sixth.
Part of E 6th Street was shut down for almost seven hours, so police could search a second-floor apartment in the Villas on East Sixth.
Several Austin food trucks burglarized, no suspects in custody
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
City of Austin begins to rebury remains found in Oakwood Cemetery
Starting this week, construction began as a team of archaeologists are working to find an area to re-bury those 36 individuals.
Starting this week, construction began as a team of archaeologists are working to find an area to re-bury those 36 individuals.
Driver dies after losing control of vehicle and hitting a tree
Police say a red Mini Cooper was traveling when the driver lost control and hit a tree in East Austin. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say a red Mini Cooper was traveling when the driver lost control and hit a tree in East Austin. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Driver killed in crash with tree in East Austin
The driver was extricated from the vehicle and despite life-saving measures, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was extricated from the vehicle and despite life-saving measures, was pronounced dead at the scene.
18-wheeler takes out power poles in East Austin, avoid the area
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
Suspect wanted for killing man over bouncy house in East Austin
According to a witness, an altercation broke out between the victim and his neighbor Nora Lee Lopez over the alleged theft of a 'bouncy house.'
According to a witness, an altercation broke out between the victim and his neighbor Nora Lee Lopez over the alleged theft of a 'bouncy house.'
Person of interest sought in connection to East Austin homicide
Police say at around 8:10 a.m. officers responded to the 8400 block of Garcreek Circle after reports that several gunshots were heard in the area.
Police say at around 8:10 a.m. officers responded to the 8400 block of Garcreek Circle after reports that several gunshots were heard in the area.
Subdivision of 3D-printed homes coming to East Austin area next year
Construction will begin early next year on a new development in the Austin area featuring 100 homes built by 3D printers.
Construction will begin early next year on a new development in the Austin area featuring 100 homes built by 3D printers.
Search for suspect who shot, killed man following verbal altercation
Jose Luis Gorostieta-Martinez is wanted for the murder of Jose Aguirre-Martinez. Jose Aguirre-Martinez was shot and killed following a verbal altercation at an East Austin home.
Jose Luis Gorostieta-Martinez is wanted for the murder of Jose Aguirre-Martinez. Jose Aguirre-Martinez was shot and killed following a verbal altercation at an East Austin home.