Governor brings Thanksgiving to state homeless campsite
Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia stopped by the state homeless campsite to deliver some Thanksgiving food to those spending their holiday there.
Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia stopped by the state homeless campsite to deliver some Thanksgiving food to those spending their holiday there.
APD sees uptick in car thefts, burglaries; Leander police respond to 7 car burglaries in one night
Leander and Austin police are investigating car burglaries from over the weekend and reminding people to lock their vehicles and remove all personal belongings.
Leander and Austin police are investigating car burglaries from over the weekend and reminding people to lock their vehicles and remove all personal belongings.
Man killed in auto pedestrian crash identified
Austin police say 55-year-old James Lee Beasley was attempting to cross the street in the 800 block of East William Cannon Drive at around 7:18 p.m. when he was hit.
Austin police say 55-year-old James Lee Beasley was attempting to cross the street in the 800 block of East William Cannon Drive at around 7:18 p.m. when he was hit.
Man killed in auto-pedestrian crash in South Austin
EMS, police and fire units responded to the crash on the I-35 South southbound service road at William Cannon Drive.
EMS, police and fire units responded to the crash on the I-35 South southbound service road at William Cannon Drive.
South Austin pawn shop shootout puts bullet holes in family's car
An Austin family ended up caught in the crossfire after a smash-and-grab robbery in South Austin turned into a gunfight outside.
An Austin family ended up caught in the crossfire after a smash-and-grab robbery in South Austin turned into a gunfight outside.
Child, 2 adults injured in multiple-vehicle crash on I-35 service road near William Cannon
According to ATCEMS, police, fire, and EMS units were on the scene of the crash around 8:56 p.m. The crash involved a rollover and multiple patients.
According to ATCEMS, police, fire, and EMS units were on the scene of the crash around 8:56 p.m. The crash involved a rollover and multiple patients.
Armed store owner turns tables on armed robbers at South Austin pawn shop
A witness says that shortly before 7:00 p.m. several men, armed with assault rifles got the drop on an employee. Once inside they smashed a jewelry display and grabbed what they could.
A witness says that shortly before 7:00 p.m. several men, armed with assault rifles got the drop on an employee. Once inside they smashed a jewelry display and grabbed what they could.
APD investigating pawnshop robbery in South Austin
Police are searching for robbery suspects that hit a South Austin pawn shop.
Police are searching for robbery suspects that hit a South Austin pawn shop.
Neighbors share concerns as City Council approves hotel purchase for homeless
According to the Austin Police "crime viewer" tool, since July there have been three robberies, two aggravated assaults, five burglaries and 78 other crimes, near a hotel the city recently approved to purchase to house the homeless.
According to the Austin Police "crime viewer" tool, since July there have been three robberies, two aggravated assaults, five burglaries and 78 other crimes, near a hotel the city recently approved to purchase to house the homeless.
Mayor Adler calls hotel purchase 'right path' to address homelessness
The City says buying hotels is the new direction for providing support services, job training, substance abuse assistance and more.
The City says buying hotels is the new direction for providing support services, job training, substance abuse assistance and more.
Neighbors worry city council won't gather feedback before vote on new homeless shelter
City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 near Oltorf Street to start housing people.
City Council is expected to vote on a plan to buy the Rodeway Inn on I-35 near Oltorf Street to start housing people.
Transient gets 50 years for South Austin sexual assault
The incident happened in Southpark Meadows on October 22, 2018. Grinstead, a homeless transient at the time, followed a woman into her store and at knifepoint sexually assaulted her.
The incident happened in Southpark Meadows on October 22, 2018. Grinstead, a homeless transient at the time, followed a woman into her store and at knifepoint sexually assaulted her.
One hurt after auto pedestrian crash in South Austin
The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. at William Cannon and Woodhue.
The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. at William Cannon and Woodhue.
Community rallies around two South Austin brothers whose home burned down
Two brothers whose South Austin home burned down last week are experiencing the kindness of their community as neighbors have rallied behind them with clothes, funds, food and a temporary home.
Two brothers whose South Austin home burned down last week are experiencing the kindness of their community as neighbors have rallied behind them with clothes, funds, food and a temporary home.
Travis Heights Art Show invites the public into artists' homes
A neighborhood art show is inviting the public to stroll through some artists' homes and purchase artwork from them.
A neighborhood art show is inviting the public to stroll through some artists' homes and purchase artwork from them.
Bowie High School band gets encouragement from actor Tom Hardy
The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble is once again getting some encouragement before a big competition from a Hollywood star.
The James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble is once again getting some encouragement before a big competition from a Hollywood star.
South Austin home transformed into Harry Potter's Diagon Alley
For the second year in a row a home in South Austin has transformed in to Diagon Alley from Harry Potter for Halloween.
For the second year in a row a home in South Austin has transformed in to Diagon Alley from Harry Potter for Halloween.
Police investigating death in South Austin
The call first came in last night (10/29) as a shots fired call on West Alpine Road which is off South Congress.
The call first came in last night (10/29) as a shots fired call on West Alpine Road which is off South Congress.
Caught on camera: South Austin water rescue takes dangerous turn
First responders were called out to a creek in South Austin where it was flooding during Thursday night’s storm.
First responders were called out to a creek in South Austin where it was flooding during Thursday night’s storm.
New 76 Gas Station allowing first 100 customers to fill up tanks for $0.76 per gallon
The 76 Brand is opening a new 76 gas station at 2225 East Oltorf Street.
The 76 Brand is opening a new 76 gas station at 2225 East Oltorf Street.