Kind Clinic, Embrace Austin host movie night for LGBTQIA+ community

The movie was Blackbird, a coming-of-age tale based in Mississippi that merges the worlds of religion and sexuality. Cars lined up to watch the movie, but also be part of a conversation.

University of Texas researchers fight to preserve Mexican-American burial lands

A group of University of Texas researchers with the School of Architecture are in a fight to help preserve sacred Mexican American burial lands dating back to 1919. 

East Austin car club members rally in support of Sunday tradition

Gathering on Sunday afternoons in Chicano Park has been a decades-long tradition for many in the East Austin community.

Apartment complex without gas for more than a month deemed unlivable

Residents at the Mt. Carmel Village Apartments have gone since February without gas and now are being told to leave due to a broken water line.

Residents at East Austin complex still struggling after winter storm

Residents at the Mueller Flats apartments say they are still dealing with water damage in their homes from the winter storm which has led to mold.

Ruler Bailey's family marks four years since he was shot, killed

Ruler Bailey was shot in 2017 at an East Austin apartment complex. Now APD is asking for the public's help in investigating this cold case.

'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties

A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound. 

Third person dies after East Austin house fire

The Austin Fire Department says that a third person who was hospitalized with critical injuries has died.

Construction now complete on Austin's first dual-track trail

The city's first dual-track trail has finished construction in East Austin filling the final gap in the All Ages and Abilities Bicycle network.

APD investigating suspicious death in East Austin as homicide

Police got several calls about gunshots from neighbors at an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Manor Road.

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.

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.

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.