East Austin bar transforms into Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons

Nickel City has become Moe's Tavern for a second year in a row. The bar is offering food and drinks inspired by the show, including a Krusty Burger and Flaming Moe cocktail.  

Students, families march at Brooke Elementary over potential closure

Students, families, and community members marched and advocated for why Brooke Elementary, a school that has been open since 1954, shouldn't be torn down.

Person in custody after stabbing in East Austin

The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on October 21 at East 12th Street and Cedar Avenue.

More protests expected over Riverside Drive development project

Several East Austin apartments are targeted to be replaced if Austin City Council approves a rezoning request for a massive redevelopment on Riverside Drive.

Concerns raised over possible east side school closures, as vote looms

The Austin ISD school board met Monday for a work session to discuss the district's recent plan to close 12 East Austin schools and each member's personal concerns with it.

Man on scooter hit by car in East Austin

A man was struck by a car while on a scooter in East Austin Sunday afternoon.

Parents, staff, teachers discuss upcoming Austin ISD changes at Martin Middle School

Parents, teachers, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the gym at Martin Middle School Tuesday night to attend what AISD calls a "school changes conversation." 

Integral Care opens up community housing in East Austin for the homeless

Integral Care opened the Terrace at Oak Springs, a unique apartment complex in East Austin housing 50 homeless people and providing ongoing health care services.

One man dead in motorcycle crash

Scott Remmenga was riding his motorcycle westbound on Highway 290 Westbound Service Road when he was struck by a car. 

APD reaches out to East Austin community through boxing, exercise

The Austin Police Department is using boxing and exercise to build relationships in an East Austin community. On Monday afternoon, they held an event at Givens Park, an area they often get called out to.

Habitat for Humanity begins unity build in East Austin

City leaders and civic organizations rolled up their sleeves and raised a wall on a new home in East Austin Saturday morning.

East Austin woman starts petition to "save Metz Elementary School"

An East Austin woman has started a petition to “Save Metz Elementary School.” Metz, is one of a dozen Austin ISD schools, recommended to close in the next few years. 

Police: Man attacked another man with box cutter

A man is in custody after police say he attacked another man at a gas station with a box cutter Tuesday evening.

East Austin crowd reacts to Tuesday World Cup win

Hundreds of fans watched the game at Haymaker in East Austin to see if the US Women's National soccer team could pull off another win. 

Travis County home values still increasing, but not by as much

East Austin homeowners Bob and Kathy Bennett bought their home in 2011. When they received their latest appraisal notice, they received news they were not surprised to hear: their home value continues to rise.