Southeast Austin man arrested for shooting, killing cat with BB gun

The man, later identified in the affidavit as Tran, told officers he shot the cat with a BB gun because it was tearing up the cushions on his patio furniture.

Man hit by cars in SE Austin dies at hospital

Austin police believe the man was hit by two vehicles, but only one driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Family mourns loss of mother killed in high-speed Del Valle crash

The Department of Public Safety estimates the driver that hit the couple was traveling anywhere from 100 to 120 miles per hour at the time of the crash.

APD investigating suspicious death at Southeast Austin homeless camp

The Austin Police Department said they received a call about a man who was shot early Thursday morning. They found a man dead a short time later.

Early morning duplex fire displaces five

When firefighters arrived on the scene of a duplex fire in southeast Austin, flames were visible from the roof.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Men break into, steal from southeast Austin home just days before Christmas

The thieves attempted to break in through the front door with no luck, then kicked in the back door and stole prized possessions and gifts from under the family's Christmas tree.

Council puts purchase of new hotel for homeless on hold

The Microtel acquisition would cost $7.8 million dollars and would house and take care of 71 people. The city has the money to buy it, but ECHO would have to raise money for the operational costs.

Two hospitalized after shooting in Southeast Austin

Two men were shot in Southeast Austin late Tuesday night, according to Austin Travis County EMS.

Multiple major gas leaks affect Southeast Austin apartment complex

People who live at The Social said management originally told them there was a gas leak, which forced them to shut off services, but after the gas company surveyed the property, the outlook got worse. 

Austin Fire Department says 'Tollhouse' fire station improving response times

The Austin Fire Department had about two weeks to convert an old two-story TxDOT facility into a temporary working fire station. It opened up on October 1.

APD seeking public's help in identifying woman's body

APD says efforts to identify her have been unsuccessful and that cause of death, while not yet determined, does not appear to be suspicious at this time.