Austin police investigate 8th homicide of 2026

The Austin Police Department is investigating its eighth homicide of the year after two people were found dead in south Austin Saturday morning.

2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Texas: Schedule and how to get tickets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is bringing soccer’s most iconic prize to Texas this spring, offering fans in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio a rare chance to see the original solid-gold trophy and participate in interactive fan festivals ahead of the summer tournament.

Brianna Aguilera: Death ruled suicide by medical examiner

The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera a suicide.

Houston Mayor Whitmire criticizes Dallas, Austin leaders in city address

Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered the State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. In praising his and the city's efforts to improve key areas of public interest, the former state legislator added a few critical remarks about other major Texas cities.

Are cars with remote drivers coming to Austin?

You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.

Person killed in auto-pedestrian crash along I-35 identified

The Austin Police Department has identified the person who was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash along I-35.

UT Austin to eliminate nearly two dozen positions

Nearly two dozen positions are being eliminated at UT Austin, resulting in layoffs. But as the provost puts it, these resources will be “repurposed."

Barton Springs Pool closing for upgrades
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The Barton Springs Pool is set to temporarily close later this month for maintenance.

New safety improvements coming to N. Lamar Blvd. after death of Muslim religious leader

New pedestrian safety improvements are coming to North Lamar Boulevard near Braker Lane. This comes after a Muslim religious leader was killed in the area last year.

Man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat in northwest Austin

A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.