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.

1 critically injured in East Austin park shooting: APD

The Austin Police Department is looking for people who may have been involved in a shooting at an East Austin park that critically injured someone on Sunday night.

New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday

Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.

French Bulldogs stolen in Austin; 1 suspect on the run: APD

Austin police are investigating two aggravated robbery cases where two French bulldogs were taken in different parts of town in a matter of hours.

Man shot after refusing to hand over French Bulldog: APD

Austin police say a man was shot in the foot after refusing to give another man his French Bulldog in East Austin.

Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires

Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.

CapMetro begins testing new MetroRapid bus lines

CapMetro has begun testing new Rapid bus lines in Austin which will officially begin taking passengers in the spring.

Dead body found in East Austin parking lot

The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found in East Austin.

15-foot sinkhole at East Austin caused by disconnected storm drainage pipe

Officials with the Watershed Protection Department for the City of Austin say a contractor left a storm drainage pipe disconnected, which caused a 15-foot sinkhole to appear in East Austin on Saturday.

AFD investigating cause of East Austin house fire

The Austin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that burned inside the attic of an East Austin home early Saturday morning.