Driver arrested for hitting cyclist while intoxicated

The suspect initially told the officer that he had not been drinking, but admitted to having a few sips of the beer earlier in the night after the officer inquired about the open container in the vehicle.

Warrant out for South Austin man who stabbed man in the face

The victim told detectives he had known the man since fifth grade and had had an affair with Amaro-Herrera's girlfriend about eight years ago. He said he believed the man was over it, but a recent incident at a store led him to believe the man was still angry with him.

APD: Homeless man says he broke into South Austin home "because I am dirt poor"

He also told officers he had never lived in the home and didn't know the residents, saying "this is somebody else's home, I do not know whose home this is."

Fire officials discuss foam entering water supply following church fire in January

On January 22 there was a substantial fire at WestOak Woods Baptist Church. Dozens of firefighters were called to contain it, then soon after residents living nearby reported their water was foamy and smelled like chemicals. 

APD looking for suspects in aggravated robbery and carjacking case

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20's who is around 5'10"  to 6" tall. He may weigh anywhere between 170 to 200 Lbs. 

South Austin crash leaves one woman dead

According to a police investigation, the victim was traveling eastbound when it appears she lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and crashed into a tree. 

APD: Suspect in custody following SWAT standoff in South Austin

Police officers with APD closed Wagon Crossing Path to traffic during the SWAT standoff. Traffic was also blocked at Wagon Bend Trail, Broken Spoke Trail, and Dove Springs Drive.

Citations for decades-old garage conversions in South, East Austin could be dismissed

After a few people pushed back against code citations in South and East Austin for decades-old garage conversions, code enforcement could possibly be getting rid of those citations.

Daughters mourn loss of father killed in high-speed Del Valle crash

On a rainy Wednesday, all four Velazquez girls gathered in their grandmother's Northeast Austin home, recalling happier times with their father Jose.

AFD: Fire at South Austin church building was accidental

An early morning fire caused significant damage to a building on the Westoak Woods Baptist Church's campus.