Dec. 27, 2019 marks one year since passing of Richard Overton
Beloved Austinite Richard Overton became known as the nation's oldest veteran and lived to the age of 112.
Beloved Austinite Richard Overton became known as the nation's oldest veteran and lived to the age of 112.
Man arrested and charged with murder in woman's death in East Austin
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a woman in East Austin. 21-year-old Jaunya Touchstone has also been charged with injury to the elderly.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a woman in East Austin. 21-year-old Jaunya Touchstone has also been charged with injury to the elderly.
Three arrested in East Austin sex sting operation, men targeting minors
Over a two day period, the Texas Department of Publis Safety's Criminal Investigations Division lead a sting operation to capture individuals who were attempting to purchase sex with juvenile males or females.
Over a two day period, the Texas Department of Publis Safety's Criminal Investigations Division lead a sting operation to capture individuals who were attempting to purchase sex with juvenile males or females.
APD looking for person of interest in aggravated robbery of East Austin store
The APD Robbery Unit is looking for a man who appears to go into the MLK Food Store at 2915 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd just before the robbery at 11:17 p.m. on Nov. 25.
The APD Robbery Unit is looking for a man who appears to go into the MLK Food Store at 2915 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd just before the robbery at 11:17 p.m. on Nov. 25.
From Italy to Austin, the story of Iona Handcrafted Books
In 1992, a young architecture student took a trip to Italy that would change her life forever. While sketching century-old buildings, the young student had her backpack stolen in a roman train station by a little gypsy boy. Although the bag was replaceable, something inside was not; her journal.
In 1992, a young architecture student took a trip to Italy that would change her life forever. While sketching century-old buildings, the young student had her backpack stolen in a roman train station by a little gypsy boy. Although the bag was replaceable, something inside was not; her journal.
Final design revealed for proposed Butler Trail bridge at Longhorn Dam
A design for a new Butler Trail bridge at Longhorn Dam has been proposed, and if approved, could take five years to complete.
A design for a new Butler Trail bridge at Longhorn Dam has been proposed, and if approved, could take five years to complete.
People living at state homeless camp 'losing faith'
More than 40 people are now staying at the campsite, which opened on state property off Highway 183 near Montopolis in early November.
More than 40 people are now staying at the campsite, which opened on state property off Highway 183 near Montopolis in early November.
Gun used in Friday's East Austin murder-suicide was stolen
A man who witnessed Friday's murder-suicide in East Austin allegedly picked up the murder weapon and left the scene before police arrived.
A man who witnessed Friday's murder-suicide in East Austin allegedly picked up the murder weapon and left the scene before police arrived.
Richard Overton's East Austin home receives historic landmark status from City Council
Since his death, Richard Overton’s East Austin home has been preserved, much like a time capsule with every pill, every post-it, remaining neatly in its place.
Since his death, Richard Overton’s East Austin home has been preserved, much like a time capsule with every pill, every post-it, remaining neatly in its place.
APD looking for man involved in five aggravated robberies of East Austin businesses
APD says the man used a handgun to rob five East Austin convenience stores in late November.
APD says the man used a handgun to rob five East Austin convenience stores in late November.
Man deported for abuse returns, kills wife in East Austin
Detectives confirmed that a man who shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself had a previous criminal history for abuse.
Detectives confirmed that a man who shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself had a previous criminal history for abuse.
Man injured in East Austin crash last month dies
Everyone involved in the crash was transported to a local hospital. According to APD, none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening at the time.
Everyone involved in the crash was transported to a local hospital. According to APD, none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening at the time.
Two dead after murder-suicide in East Austin
There has been a murder-suicide in East Austin, according to police.
There has been a murder-suicide in East Austin, according to police.
City one step closer to finding out more on human remains found under Oakwood Cemetery chapel
Human remains found buried underneath a chapel at Oakwood Cemetery in East Austin now sit in a lab at Texas State University to be tested.
Human remains found buried underneath a chapel at Oakwood Cemetery in East Austin now sit in a lab at Texas State University to be tested.
Two popular vegan food trucks were burglarized on “Small business Saturday” in East Austin
A security camera captured the thief stealing cash and electronics while damaging both trailers. The man noticed he was being filmed and attempted to destroy the security camera but was unsuccessful.
A security camera captured the thief stealing cash and electronics while damaging both trailers. The man noticed he was being filmed and attempted to destroy the security camera but was unsuccessful.
Police investigating deadly East Austin shooting
Officials say a medical call was received just before 8 p.m. on November 21 from Capitol Wright Distribution on Highway 290 near the SH 130 toll road.
Officials say a medical call was received just before 8 p.m. on November 21 from Capitol Wright Distribution on Highway 290 near the SH 130 toll road.
Austin ISD’s decision to close four schools met with backlash from parents, advocates
Metz, Brooke, Pease and Sims elementary schools will close after Austin ISD voted in favor of their school changes plan Monday night.
Metz, Brooke, Pease and Sims elementary schools will close after Austin ISD voted in favor of their school changes plan Monday night.
Pease Elementary students fight to keep historic school from AISD closure list
Pease, along with Sims, Metz and Brooke elementaries are on a list of potential closures. Students who go there will move to other campuses. It's all part of "phase one" of Austin ISD's controversial "school changes plan."
Pease, along with Sims, Metz and Brooke elementaries are on a list of potential closures. Students who go there will move to other campuses. It's all part of "phase one" of Austin ISD's controversial "school changes plan."
City of Austin looking to buy Rodeway Inn on I-35 to house homeless
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
On Thursday, Austin City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 in South Austin to start housing people.
AISD vote on school closure proposal looms over east Austin schools
Facing closure is Metz Elementary, one of the district's oldest schools nestled in the east side, with a minority student population of 98 percent.
Facing closure is Metz Elementary, one of the district's oldest schools nestled in the east side, with a minority student population of 98 percent.