Adult rescued from "completely engulfed" car in South Austin

The adult was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious potentially life-threatening smoke inhalation injuries.

Distillery group calling on lawmakers to 'Boot the Ban'

The focus of Boot the Ban" is SB 1013. The Bill would allow Distilleries and package stores to let customers buy and leave with their product after a Sunday visit, but only if that's approved by a local referendum.

Teen struck by vehicle near Lively Middle School

The teen has been taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center in non-life-threatening condition, says ATCEMS.

City leaders, Walmart host South Austin COVID-19 vaccine clinic

To further eliminate barriers to accessing the vaccine, the clinic only requires a phone call to receive a time slot for Sunday.

Community gathers in South Austin to honor Vanessa Guillen

One of many candlelight vigils was held in South Austin in front of a mural of Vanessa Guillen painted on the side of Robert Gomez’s home. 

Crowds gather to watch Austin FC play inaugural match against LAFC

The game was in California, but that didn't stop soccer fans in the area from getting together and cheering on their team.

Pets in need of home after owner dies in South Austin crash

Austin Pets Alive! is looking to rehome two dogs whose owner was killed when his scooter collided with a truck last week in South Austin.

Lake Travis school board candidate faces assault charge in mask incident

A woman running for a seat on the Lake Travis school board is facing an assault charge after she allegedly shoved a store employee after not following their masking rules.

APD identifies man killed in two-vehicle crash in South Austin

Alejandro Cosio-Resendez was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the other vehicle was physically uninjured, says APD.

Menchaca Road bar customers parking illegally, causing traffic hazards

Nearly 1,500 people have signed a petition asking for changes to the speed limit and lighting on Menchaca Road before someone is hurt or killed. 

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."

Motive for fatal shooting appears to be anger, jealousy over a woman

The motive behind a fatal shooting on East Riverside Drive appears to be anger and jealousy over a woman whom both men had a romantic interest.

APD looking for suspects in South Austin jewelry store robbery

The APD Robbery Unit is investigating a robbery that occurred on February 13 at the Marc Robinson Jewelers located on South Capital of Texas Highway

Austin man charged in 2017 aggravated sex assault apprehended

According to court paperwork, he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman he initially met on a CapMetro bus in North Austin in 2017.

APD: Man pretending to be officer sexually assaults woman in South Austin

The suspect sexually assaulted a woman while pretending to be law enforcement during a traffic stop on Bluff Springs Road in South Austin.

APD identifies pedestrian killed in South Austin earlier this month

The Austin Police Department has identified the 65-year-old pedestrian who was killed in South Austin last month as Steven James Ingram.