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.

Suspect in custody after shooting incident in Southwest Austin

The incident happened near two Austin Independent School District schools, Patton Elementary and Small Middle School.

Several stolen instruments recovered after “guilty” thief came forward

The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.

Residents push back on new city of Austin homeless camp plan

City officials claim the campsites they've identified meet search criteria and will not be permanent, but community residents are pushing back.

City identifies 2 sites as possible sanctioned homeless encampments

The city of Austin says that staff could begin gathering feedback about the two proposed sites in August, including community meetings and surveys.

APD identifies toddler killed in SW Austin fatal crash

The toddler died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in the 4400 block of W. William Cannon Drive Saturday evening.

Man arrested for sexually assaulting girl at his parent's preschool

The Austin Police Department is requesting any parent who had their child enrolled in Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy from October 2016 – December 2020 to contact the police.

Suspect in Christmas Eve attack on police officer arrested in Leander

The Lone Star Fugitive Task Force has arrested the suspect in the attack on an Austin Police Department officer in Southwest Austin on Christmas Eve.