Austin City Council spending data portal to launch in a few months
An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.
An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.
Austin man gets decades in prison for soliciting, distributing explicit images from multiple minors
An Austin man will serve the next 30 years in prison for soliciting explicit images from minors and distributing those images on the internet.
An Austin man will serve the next 30 years in prison for soliciting explicit images from minors and distributing those images on the internet.
Austin crime: Police investigating 2 homicides less than 24 hours apart
Austin police are investigating two homicides that happened less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart.
Austin police are investigating two homicides that happened less than 24 hours apart and less than a mile apart.
FULL: APD presser on South Austin homicide
Austin police gave a briefing on a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
Austin police gave a briefing on a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.
East Austin crime: 2 suspects accused of stealing metal from job site
Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of stealing metal from a construction job site in East Austin.
Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of stealing metal from a construction job site in East Austin.
East Riverside homicide suspect video
Austin police have released a video of a suspect in an east Riverside homicide from earlier in the week. (Courtesy: APD)
Austin police have released a video of a suspect in an east Riverside homicide from earlier in the week. (Courtesy: APD)
3 Austin ISD middle schools struggling after release of STAAR test results
The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.
The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.
Kayakers, roaring waters return to Barton Creek Greenbelt after heavy downpour
Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.
Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.
South Austin family deals with construction up against home, removal of trees
This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.
This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.
Man shot and killed on E Riverside
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
Austin police initiates DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of holiday
The Austin Police Department will be conducting its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
The Austin Police Department will be conducting its DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
'People', 'Food & Wine' parent company acquires Hot Luck festival
Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”
Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”
Man fatally shot by suspect who tried to rob him: police
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.
Austin's Paramount Theatre closes for major restoration
The Paramount Theatre will be closing for a major restoration. It will receive modern upgrades but will still keep historic details intact.
The Paramount Theatre will be closing for a major restoration. It will receive modern upgrades but will still keep historic details intact.
Burglar fires paintball, BB guns at South Austin collectibles store: APD
A person attempted to break into a South Austin collectibles store with a paintball gun and a BB gun, says the Austin Police Department.
A person attempted to break into a South Austin collectibles store with a paintball gun and a BB gun, says the Austin Police Department.
Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash flooding
Heavy rain is creating problems across Central Texas. Barton Springs is temporarily closed because of flooding and several roads have flooded.
Heavy rain is creating problems across Central Texas. Barton Springs is temporarily closed because of flooding and several roads have flooded.
LCRA opens two floodgates due to heavy rainfall in Central Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
Austin weather: Flash flooding warnings, alerts
Several counties in Central Texas were under Flash Flood warnings or alerts Monday morning as storms rolled through the area. Some warnings and advisories are still in effect.
Several counties in Central Texas were under Flash Flood warnings or alerts Monday morning as storms rolled through the area. Some warnings and advisories are still in effect.
1 killed in East Austin crash
A person was killed in an East Austin crash on Sunday.
A person was killed in an East Austin crash on Sunday.
These World Cup referees have ties to Texas
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.