Travis County grand jury clears Austin police officer in use of force case
The Travis County Special Grand Jury did not return an indictment for an Austin police officer after an officer-involved shooting in October 2021.
Travis County judge convicts man for February 2020 murder
A Travis County judge convicted 43-year-old Damon Boyd for the murder of another man in February 2020.
Video captures mysterious animal in Austin backyard
An Austin resident says he and his family are trying to determine what kind of animal is visiting their backyard. The animal has been caught on their ring camera several times.
Missing 83-year-old woman found, APD says
APD said Saturday that 83-year-old Olga Caranza had been found by Travis County Search and Rescue.
H-E-B begins construction on new store in southwest Austin
The H-E-B store will be located at Country Road 163 and Highway 290 in southwest Austin and is expected to be complete sometime in spring 2023.
Skeletal remains found along hiking trail in SW Austin: APD
APD received a call about a human skull found along Barton Creek Trail's Violet Crown Trailhead along the US 290 service road east of MoPac.
More than $100K allocated for upgrades to Dick Nichols Park
The upgrades represent the single largest investment on parkland by an Austin City Council member to date, says CM Paige Ellis's office.
AFD responds to 4 significant fires in the past 24 hours
The Austin Fire Department said firefighters responded to four significant fires in the past 24 hours.
1 killed in crash involving motorcycle, vehicle in SW Austin
ATCEMS says drivers should expect extended traffic delays at MoPac and W. William Cannon Drive due to the crash.
Search for pick-up truck connected to SW Austin road rage shooting
Detectives believe the truck is a 2019 to 2022 white Dodge Ram 1500. Police say the truck has damage along the right side of the truck.
Austin police conducting training exercise at Barton Creek Mall
The first exercise will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 and the training will conclude around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, according to police.
Two people shot while driving in SW Austin, says APD
Two people told police they were shot by a man driving a white truck on W. William Cannon Drive.
Houston man sentenced to 25 years in prison for SW Austin carjacking
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
APD clears scene at Barton Creek Square, says it's safe
APD says this incident is being investigated as a theft at the Helzberg Diamonds inside the mall.
Maywald family decorates yard to raise money for Make a Wish
For the past seven years, Jordan Maywald has transformed his family's property into a three-and-a-half-acre Winter Wonderland for the public to enjoy.
Oak Hill highway project moves forward despite legal challenges
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
Austin police release bodycam footage of fatal SWAT situation, fire
The SWAT situation reportedly began after Richart opened fire on people with code enforcement who were conducting lawn maintenance on his yard.
APD: Man killed by SWAT officer during situation in SW Austin
An hours-long SWAT situation took several turns and ended with an Austin Police Department officer shooting and killing the suspect.
Police identify pedestrian killed while crossing U.S. Route 290
During their investigation, police determined that a Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on the highway when Lee Roy Pryor attempted to cross the highway.
CapMetro begins on-demand service in south, southwest Austin
CapMetro's Pickup service is now available in North Oak Hill and South Menchaca.