Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
Waymo caught on camera stalled by puddle on Austin road
A Waymo was caught on camera stalled on a downtown Austin road due to water over the road.
A Waymo was caught on camera stalled on a downtown Austin road due to water over the road.
Waymo stalled by puddle on North Lamar
A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)
A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)
Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
Austin weather: Flood Watch in effect until tonight
It's going to be a cloudy, rainy, cool and breezy first day of May with a few more rounds of showers and storms possible.
It's going to be a cloudy, rainy, cool and breezy first day of May with a few more rounds of showers and storms possible.
Police expanding safety improvements in downtown Austin after 6th Street mass shooting
The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve the safety of downtown.
The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve the safety of downtown.
Downtown safety improvements after 6th Street shooting
The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve safety downtown. This comes after the recent mass shooting at a West 6th Street bar in March.
The Austin Police Department is expanding its security measures to improve safety downtown. This comes after the recent mass shooting at a West 6th Street bar in March.
APD officers, healthcare workers rappel down Dell Children's dressed as superheroes
Kids at Dell Children's Medical Center got to see their favorite superheroes come to life at the 11th annual Superhero Day. This is in partnership with the Austin Police Department.
Kids at Dell Children's Medical Center got to see their favorite superheroes come to life at the 11th annual Superhero Day. This is in partnership with the Austin Police Department.
Domestic violence awareness highlighted after incident in North Austin
The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team is investigating an aggravated assault involving domestic violence in North Austin. The incident comes as local agencies work to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The Austin Police Department’s SWAT team is investigating an aggravated assault involving domestic violence in North Austin. The incident comes as local agencies work to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Austin weather: Flood Watch to go into effect tonight
A Flood Watch will go into effect this evening (April 30) and last through Friday evening. The NWS is warning about potentially life-threatening flooding and excessive runoff.
A Flood Watch will go into effect this evening (April 30) and last through Friday evening. The NWS is warning about potentially life-threatening flooding and excessive runoff.
Texas court pauses InfoWars turnover orders amid bid from The Onion
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
The Onion is again in a holding pattern in its effort to take over InfoWars after a Texas court paused orders meant to turn over assets tied to political commentator Alex Jones’ firebrand.
Austin first responders raise concerns about self-driving vehicles
Austin’s first responders are raising concerns about autonomous vehicles. This comes after videos show that the self-driving cars freeze during emergency situations.
Austin’s first responders are raising concerns about autonomous vehicles. This comes after videos show that the self-driving cars freeze during emergency situations.
Multi-million-dollar gift card tampering ring busted in Texas; 3 arrested
Officials say that over 11,000 gift cards totaling a projected loss of over $5.6 million were recovered as part of the investigation.
Officials say that over 11,000 gift cards totaling a projected loss of over $5.6 million were recovered as part of the investigation.
Austin ISD parents, staff voice concerns at budget meeting
Nearly every seat was filled at Austin High School on Tuesday, as parents, teachers, and staff gathered to discuss what a projected $181 million budget deficit means for the district.
Nearly every seat was filled at Austin High School on Tuesday, as parents, teachers, and staff gathered to discuss what a projected $181 million budget deficit means for the district.
Austin man gets 130 years in prison for sexually assaulting teen family member multiple times
An Austin man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage family member multiple times, says the Williamson County District Attorney's office.
An Austin man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage family member multiple times, says the Williamson County District Attorney's office.
Licha's Cantina to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Licha's Cantina has been serving interior Mexican food to the Austin community since 2014. The restaurant is named after the owner's mom as he hopes to bring a taste of home to Central Texas. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum reports from its 6th Street location about Licha's and its upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Licha's Cantina has been serving interior Mexican food to the Austin community since 2014. The restaurant is named after the owner's mom as he hopes to bring a taste of home to Central Texas. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum reports from its 6th Street location about Licha's and its upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Austin weather: Central Texas under slight risk of severe storms
All of Central Texas is under a slight risk of severe storms with the main threats being moderate-sized hail, gusty winds and lightning.
All of Central Texas is under a slight risk of severe storms with the main threats being moderate-sized hail, gusty winds and lightning.
Kerbey Lane features Austin ISD students' dish on the menu
Kerbey Lane Cafe is getting a new item on the menu, curated by Austin ISD students.
Kerbey Lane Cafe is getting a new item on the menu, curated by Austin ISD students.
Waymo declines to meet with Austin leaders to discuss interactions with first responders
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, confirmed it will not attend a special public meeting with city council members on Wednesday. This comes after one of their vehicles was seen blocking first responders during the Sixth Street mass shooting in March.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, confirmed it will not attend a special public meeting with city council members on Wednesday. This comes after one of their vehicles was seen blocking first responders during the Sixth Street mass shooting in March.