Texas I-35 high-speed rail proposal is put into motion by lawmakers
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Deep-frying turkey dangers demonstrated by Austin Fire Dept.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
The Austin Fire Department is demonstrating how not to fry your turkey this Thanksgiving.
Austin city mayor runner-up calls for vote recount
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
Son of solved Arizona cold case victim becomes Austin police officer
A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons is now a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.
A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons is now a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.
Controversial South Austin homeless center gets $350K grant from Travis County
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.
Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.
APD searching for person of interest in connection to woman's death
Police are looking for a man in connection to a woman's death in North Austin.
Police are looking for a man in connection to a woman's death in North Austin.
APD asking for help finding suspect in deadly pedestrian crash
Police are asking for help finding the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in South Austin.
Police are asking for help finding the suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in South Austin.
84-year-old man arrested for 'brutal' murder had criminal record including bank robberies
An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.
An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.
Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season
Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.
Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.
2 men charged after 15 dogs were found dead in South Austin creek
Two men have been charged in connection to the death of more than a dozen dogs found in a South Austin creek.
Two men have been charged in connection to the death of more than a dozen dogs found in a South Austin creek.
Elderly man kills roommate, dog in Austin then tries to flee country: APD
An 84-year-old man was arrested for murder after killing his roommate and her dog and then trying to flee the country.
An 84-year-old man was arrested for murder after killing his roommate and her dog and then trying to flee the country.
Austin weather: Cold front arrives, colder temperatures expected
For the first time in two weeks, we will have highs that are cooler than average. The latest front Tuesday night ushered in drier and cooler air keeping highs in the upper 60s on Wednesday.
For the first time in two weeks, we will have highs that are cooler than average. The latest front Tuesday night ushered in drier and cooler air keeping highs in the upper 60s on Wednesday.
Firefighters put out blaze at Zapco Meat Market in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department put out a fire at the Zapco Meat Market in South Austin.
The Austin Fire Department put out a fire at the Zapco Meat Market in South Austin.
UT Austin kicks off annual holiday light show
UT Austin kicked off its annual holiday light show by lighting up dozens of heritage oak trees and the UT tower. It's the second year the lights will be featured along The Drag on Guadalupe.
UT Austin kicked off its annual holiday light show by lighting up dozens of heritage oak trees and the UT tower. It's the second year the lights will be featured along The Drag on Guadalupe.
TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
'Ghost neighborhood': Can the City of Austin do anything about unfinished developments?
Imagine living next to a new neighborhood development, but the developer never finishes construction. That's the reality for some people in South Austin, who say a so-called "ghost neighborhood" is unsightly and potentially dangerous.
Imagine living next to a new neighborhood development, but the developer never finishes construction. That's the reality for some people in South Austin, who say a so-called "ghost neighborhood" is unsightly and potentially dangerous.
Man at center of North Austin homicide has extensive criminal history: records
The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.
The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.
6 homicides happen across Austin within 10 days: APD
In a span of 10 days, police have investigated six separate homicides in the Austin area.
In a span of 10 days, police have investigated six separate homicides in the Austin area.
Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.