Smoke near Lake Walter E. Long due to prescribed fire: AFD
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Major water main break shut down road in East Austin
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
Austin artist's work goes missing after bar shuts down with no notice
Eight original pieces done by Brianna Vance were displayed inside Lucky's in January 2023 when it opened. Now, her pieces are gone.
Eight original pieces done by Brianna Vance were displayed inside Lucky's in January 2023 when it opened. Now, her pieces are gone.
East Austin murder suspect arrested in Elgin by U.S. Marshals
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.
Members of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting in east Austin that killed one and injured two others.
Man shoplifts merchandise from East Austin Sprouts: APD
APD says the suspect may frequent the I-35 and Rundberg Lane area in North Austin.
APD says the suspect may frequent the I-35 and Rundberg Lane area in North Austin.
Israel-Hamas War: Central Texans gather for solidarity walk for Palestine
Central Texans gathered together Sunday morning to walk in solidarity with Palestinians as the conflict in Gaza rages on three months after Hamas's attack on Israel.
Central Texans gathered together Sunday morning to walk in solidarity with Palestinians as the conflict in Gaza rages on three months after Hamas's attack on Israel.
Anita Byington case: Witnesses shed new info; convicted murderer fights for exoneration
Anita Byington was found beaten to death in east Austin over 30 years ago. Witnesses are now shedding new light on the case as Byington's convicted killer fights to be exonerated.
Anita Byington was found beaten to death in east Austin over 30 years ago. Witnesses are now shedding new light on the case as Byington's convicted killer fights to be exonerated.
New Year's Eve fire destroys Austin family's home of 40 years
The family had lived in the same house on Adina Street in East Austin for 40 years, before those four decades were reduced to ash in a matter of minutes on New Year's Eve.
The family had lived in the same house on Adina Street in East Austin for 40 years, before those four decades were reduced to ash in a matter of minutes on New Year's Eve.
Austin Fire responds to multiple incidents throughout city, county
The Austin Fire Department responded to multiple fires and a vehicle rescue Friday morning.
The Austin Fire Department responded to multiple fires and a vehicle rescue Friday morning.
East Austin murder remains unsolved after six years
21-year-old Ruler Bailey was shot to death in east Austin in 2017. Six years later, his family is still searching for justice.
21-year-old Ruler Bailey was shot to death in east Austin in 2017. Six years later, his family is still searching for justice.
East Austin murder still unsolved after almost 30 years
Stephen Arevalo was found stabbed to death in November 1995. Almost 30 years later, detectives still do not know who killed him.
Stephen Arevalo was found stabbed to death in November 1995. Almost 30 years later, detectives still do not know who killed him.
AFD hosts 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
Texas shooting spree: Austin ISD officer shot at Northeast ECHS
An Austin Independent School District police officer was shot on Tuesday, Dec. 5. It was the first Austin incident in a shooting spree that left 6 people dead, police say.
An Austin Independent School District police officer was shot on Tuesday, Dec. 5. It was the first Austin incident in a shooting spree that left 6 people dead, police say.
Austin police identify teenager shot, killed at East Austin gathering
A 16-year-old boy has been identified by police as the person shot and killed at a gathering in East Austin in late November.
A 16-year-old boy has been identified by police as the person shot and killed at a gathering in East Austin in late November.
DPS trooper, Austin officer cleared in East Austin officer-involved shooting
A Travis County jury recently concluded its review of an August 2022 officer-involved shooting and did not return indictments for the DPS trooper and the Austin police officer.
A Travis County jury recently concluded its review of an August 2022 officer-involved shooting and did not return indictments for the DPS trooper and the Austin police officer.
Man in custody following SWAT call out in east Austin
A man is in custody following a SWAT call out in east Austin on Thursday, the Austin Police Department said.
A man is in custody following a SWAT call out in east Austin on Thursday, the Austin Police Department said.
Wheelchair-bound man killed in nursing home over fight about money; family seeks justice
Police say on Nov. 18, 68-year-old Baron Godwin was killed at the "Oasis at Austin" nursing home in East Austin.
Police say on Nov. 18, 68-year-old Baron Godwin was killed at the "Oasis at Austin" nursing home in East Austin.
Murder victim's family outraged at Travis Co. DA as he works to exonerate confessed killer
The family of Anita Byington says the Travis County DA has betrayed them after learning that he is working to exonerate the man who had originally confessed to her murder.
The family of Anita Byington says the Travis County DA has betrayed them after learning that he is working to exonerate the man who had originally confessed to her murder.
Homicide: 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at East Austin gathering
Police are asking the public to remain vigilant after an East Austin homicide. "We can't say for certain that this is an isolated incident," police said.
Police are asking the public to remain vigilant after an East Austin homicide. "We can't say for certain that this is an isolated incident," police said.
Central Texas Food Bank gives out holiday meals in East Austin
Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.
Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.