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.
One person hospitalized after overnight fire on William Cannon
The fire happened at an apartment building n the 6600 block of West William Cannon near the Y in Oak Hill.
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: Suspect in gun urgent call on Old Bee Caves Road in custody
The Austin Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area of SH 71 and Old Bee Caves Road.
TxDOT breaks ground on Oak Hill Parkway project in southwest Austin
More than half a billion dollars is being spent to expand a major corridor in southwest Austin.
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.
Person critically injured in auto-pedestrian crash in SW Austin
A person has been hospitalized after being critically injured in an auto-pedestrian crash in Southwest Austin.
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.