New Years Eve fireworks believed to have sparked 2 overnight house fires: AFD
Two homes in Austin were badly damaged in overnight fires that Austin fire officials believed were sparked by illegal New Year's Eve fireworks.
Two homes in Austin were badly damaged in overnight fires that Austin fire officials believed were sparked by illegal New Year's Eve fireworks.
New Orleans truck attack: Austin police to increase officer visibility
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says there are no known threats to the Austin community at this time, but the department is engaging in “additional proactive measures."
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says there are no known threats to the Austin community at this time, but the department is engaging in “additional proactive measures."
Is Austin safe? Statistics show crime down from 2023 but pre-pandemic numbers differ
Statistics show reported crime is down in Austin in 2024 compared to 2023, but not necessarily the same can be said comparing to pre-pandemic numbers.
Statistics show reported crime is down in Austin in 2024 compared to 2023, but not necessarily the same can be said comparing to pre-pandemic numbers.
1st baby of 2025! Meet Austin's first baby of the new year
Ascension Seton welcomed the first Austin baby of 2025 at 12:07 a.m.
Ascension Seton welcomed the first Austin baby of 2025 at 12:07 a.m.
Multiple women robbed at gunpoint near Hyde Park neighborhood; police look for suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help locating a suspect involved in a series of aggravated robberies that happened between December 22 and December 24.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help locating a suspect involved in a series of aggravated robberies that happened between December 22 and December 24.
Austin rings in 2025 with celebration at Auditorium Shores
The city of Austin is ringing in 2025 at Auditorium Shores.
The city of Austin is ringing in 2025 at Auditorium Shores.
Lotz of BBQ food truck stolen from SE Austin parking lot
A deaf business owner has lost his livelihood after his BBQ food truck was stolen out of a Southeast Austin parking lot on Christmas night. The theft was caught on video.
A deaf business owner has lost his livelihood after his BBQ food truck was stolen out of a Southeast Austin parking lot on Christmas night. The theft was caught on video.
Texas NYE Live: Watch New Year celebrations across the Lone Star State
Celebrate 2025 the Texas way! Watch live coverage of New Year's Eve celebrations across the Lone Star State.
Celebrate 2025 the Texas way! Watch live coverage of New Year's Eve celebrations across the Lone Star State.
2-alarm apartment fire displaces over a dozen families on New Year's Eve
Another apartment fire, this time in South Austin, has displaced families right before the start of the new year.
Another apartment fire, this time in South Austin, has displaced families right before the start of the new year.
CTRMA toll rates going up in 2025
New rates on Austin-area toll roads will be going into effect on New Year's Day.
New rates on Austin-area toll roads will be going into effect on New Year's Day.
Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle
The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.
The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.
Central Texas law enforcement prepares for New Year's Eve patrols
New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.
New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.
15-foot sinkhole at East Austin caused by disconnected storm drainage pipe
Officials with the Watershed Protection Department for the City of Austin say a contractor left a storm drainage pipe disconnected, which caused a 15-foot sinkhole to appear in East Austin on Saturday.
Officials with the Watershed Protection Department for the City of Austin say a contractor left a storm drainage pipe disconnected, which caused a 15-foot sinkhole to appear in East Austin on Saturday.
9 people displaced after North Austin apartment fire: AFD
Nine people are displaced after a heavy fire at a North Austin apartment complex.
Nine people are displaced after a heavy fire at a North Austin apartment complex.
Austin condo building shot at multiple times; 2 people arrested
Two people were arrested for shooting at a downtown Austin condo building late Sunday night.
Two people were arrested for shooting at a downtown Austin condo building late Sunday night.
Spirit of Sharing Campaign: Last day to donate
The Spirit of Sharing campaign aims to provide 140,000 meals. Here is how you can help
The Spirit of Sharing campaign aims to provide 140,000 meals. Here is how you can help
Holiday travel keeps Austin-Bergstrom busy before New Year's Day
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport plans to see 150,000 flyers come through its gates until New Year's Day.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport plans to see 150,000 flyers come through its gates until New Year's Day.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against city over Project Connect
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Project Connect's tax rate was "miscalculated."
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Project Connect's tax rate was "miscalculated."
Austin Weather: Severe storms possible on Saturday
It's going to be a soggy Saturday morning in parts of Central Texas.
It's going to be a soggy Saturday morning in parts of Central Texas.
Officials give update on Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center's future
There is an update on the future of the multi-million-dollar Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center. It is one of the largest urban preserves in the country, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and it is located in Travis County.
There is an update on the future of the multi-million-dollar Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center. It is one of the largest urban preserves in the country, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and it is located in Travis County.