Austin homeless man credited with time served after 240-day jail sentence
New details have been released about a homeless man accused of terrorizing a South Austin neighborhood for years with a chainsaw and a sledgehammer.
New details have been released about a homeless man accused of terrorizing a South Austin neighborhood for years with a chainsaw and a sledgehammer.
Austin homeless camp fire was attempt to cover up murder: APD
The Austin Police Department needs help identifying a victim killed in the first homicide of the year.
The Austin Police Department needs help identifying a victim killed in the first homicide of the year.
Austin police investigating 'suspicious death' after encampment fire
Austin Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found early Saturday morning.
Austin Police are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was found early Saturday morning.
Texas Longhorns fans excited for Cotton Bowl after Peach Bowl double-overtime win
Texas Longhorns fans gathered at Moontower Saloon in South Austin to cheer on their boys in burnt orange as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in double overtime at the Peach Bowl.
Texas Longhorns fans gathered at Moontower Saloon in South Austin to cheer on their boys in burnt orange as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils in double overtime at the Peach Bowl.
2-alarm apartment fire displaces over a dozen families on New Year's Eve
Another apartment fire, this time in South Austin, has displaced families right before the start of the new year.
Another apartment fire, this time in South Austin, has displaced families right before the start of the new year.
Woman killed in road rage incident: Man sentenced to 40 years in prison
A Travis County jury sentenced a man to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 22-year-old woman.
A Travis County jury sentenced a man to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 22-year-old woman.
Man arrested for DWI after killing pedestrian in crash near Riverside
A man was arrested for a DWI after killing a pedestrian near Riverside, Austin police said.
A man was arrested for a DWI after killing a pedestrian near Riverside, Austin police said.
Man assaults South Austin 7-Eleven employee, flees with items: APD
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect in South Austin.
Deadly weekend on Central Texas roads; 4 people dead in 3 separate crashes
Four people have been killed in three separate crashes across Austin in less than 48 hours.
Four people have been killed in three separate crashes across Austin in less than 48 hours.
Large amount of money taken from cashier at Circle K store; police search for suspect
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man who took a large amount of cash from a store clerk at a Circle K in South Austin on November 26.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man who took a large amount of cash from a store clerk at a Circle K in South Austin on November 26.
Possible MoPac expansion faces pushback from local organization
The Save Our Springs Alliance is protesting the nearly eight-mile-long project to possibly expand the MoPac expressway in downtown and South Austin.
The Save Our Springs Alliance is protesting the nearly eight-mile-long project to possibly expand the MoPac expressway in downtown and South Austin.
DNA Doe Project solves two cases of unidentified bodies in Austin
The DNA Doe Project announced the identification of "Slaughter Creek Jane Doe" and "Travis County John Doe".
The DNA Doe Project announced the identification of "Slaughter Creek Jane Doe" and "Travis County John Doe".
Child struck by vehicle, hospitalized: ATCEMS
A child was injured and hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin, says ATCEMS.
A child was injured and hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in South Austin, says ATCEMS.
Driver leaves scene after hitting vehicle and pedestrian in South Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for the driver of a vehicle who failed to stop after hitting a vehicle and a pedestrian in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is looking for the driver of a vehicle who failed to stop after hitting a vehicle and a pedestrian in South Austin.
Austin police provide safety tips for upcoming holiday season
Your neighborhood could be a target for burglars this holiday season. Austin police are giving some safety tips and sharing which areas have seen the most problems.
Your neighborhood could be a target for burglars this holiday season. Austin police are giving some safety tips and sharing which areas have seen the most problems.
Ken Paxton sues controversial South Austin homeless center
A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.
A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the court to shut down a homeless center he says is a public nuisance.
Train hits, kills pedestrian in South Austin: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly train crash involving a pedestrian in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly train crash involving a pedestrian in South Austin.
I-35 at SH 71 back open after closure due to woman on overpass
All directions at I-35 and SH 71 are back open after being closed for several hours due to a woman on an overpass, Austin police say.
All directions at I-35 and SH 71 are back open after being closed for several hours due to a woman on an overpass, Austin police say.
7 people, including 3 children, injured in overnight South Austin crash
An overnight crash in South Austin injured seven people, including three children.
An overnight crash in South Austin injured seven people, including three children.
Controversial South Austin homeless center gets $350K grant from Travis County
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.