Austin police say missing teen has returned home

The Austin Police Department says a missing 15-year-old girl has returned home and is safe.

Teen injured in South Austin shooting; suspect detained: APD

A teen was injured after a shooting in South Austin on Tuesday. The teen is a student of Akins High School, according to the school's principal.

Onion Creek Fire: Crews respond to wildfire in Hays County

Multiple fire crews are responding to a wildfire in Hays County. The Onion Creek Fire has burned about 80 acres.

Man dead after auto-ped crash near Zilker Park: police

A man is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in a parking lot near Zilker Park, says the Austin Police Department.

4.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Falls City

The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 4.5 magnitude earthquake happened Wednesday night near Falls City.

Man faces 20 years in prison after 7th DWI offense, killing 2 people

A judge will soon decide how long a man will spend behind bars for drinking while driving. In December 2022, Roberto Rangel was involved in a crash that killed two people.

Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires

Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.

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.