Central Texas non-profits offering help all year and during the holidays
A look at several non-profits in Central Texas and how they're giving back to the community during the holiday season and all year round.
A look at several non-profits in Central Texas and how they're giving back to the community during the holiday season and all year round.
Mother remembers son shot, killed; charges dropped against his accused killer
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
The holiday season looks a lot different for one Austin mother whose son was shot and killed at a downtown gas station earlier this year.
Austin police report fewer homicides in 2025; two remain unsolved
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time: fewer homicides.
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time: fewer homicides.
Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.
2021 East Austin shooting: Second murder suspect arrested
Austin police made a second arrest in a 2021 murder investigation.
Austin police made a second arrest in a 2021 murder investigation.
Multiple Lake Austin properties disannexing from City of Austin
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Lake Austin properties de-annexing
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
APD looking for cyclist involved in physical fight with driver on South Congress
Austin police are looking for a cyclist who got in a physical fight with a driver on South Congress following a collision.
Austin police are looking for a cyclist who got in a physical fight with a driver on South Congress following a collision.
Grandfather, grandson shoot, kill each other in SW Austin home: APD
A grandfather and grandson shot and killed each other in an argument Monday night in a Southwest Austin home, Austin police say.
A grandfather and grandson shot and killed each other in an argument Monday night in a Southwest Austin home, Austin police say.
AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court
Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.
Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.
CapMetro's downtown station to temporarily close for Austin Convention Center construction
CapMetro will be temporarily closing its Downtown Station due to construction on the Austin Convention Center.
CapMetro will be temporarily closing its Downtown Station due to construction on the Austin Convention Center.
Austin man dresses up as Santa on horseback on South Congress
For over a decade, an Austin man has been dressing up as Santa on horseback. This Christmas he's back at it, pushing through what's been a rough year.
For over a decade, an Austin man has been dressing up as Santa on horseback. This Christmas he's back at it, pushing through what's been a rough year.
3 European men arrested in Texas for nearly $14M in gift card fraud
Three European men were arrested for their involvement in a high-tech and extensive criminal enterprise. The suspects are accused of committing crimes in several cities across the United States before eventually being arrested in Texas.
Three European men were arrested for their involvement in a high-tech and extensive criminal enterprise. The suspects are accused of committing crimes in several cities across the United States before eventually being arrested in Texas.
2 men found dead in Southwest Austin; APD investigating
Police are investigating after two men were found dead in Southwest Austin.
Police are investigating after two men were found dead in Southwest Austin.
Santa's helpers spread holiday cheer on Lake Austin
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
From Christmas gifts to food, what can you take through airport security?
Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Austin airport officials say the next two weeks will be very busy for holiday travel. To speed things up, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Man convicted of murder in downtown 'gun battle' that killed teen in 2021
A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.
A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.
1 dead in auto-ped crash in South Austin: ATCEMS
One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in South Austin.
One person is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in South Austin.
APD looking for SUV that struck, injured e-bike rider in NW Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver that struck and injured an e-bike rider in November.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver that struck and injured an e-bike rider in November.
Rollingwood police investigate early morning gunfire and vehicle theft
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.


















