VIDEO: Austin police officer on restricted duty after punching man on 6th Street
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
Austin airport's staffing shortage leads to delays
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a ground stop and a ground delay on Monday.
Austin Police Department's use-of-force policy may be changing
Austin police may soon change their use-of-force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and 'Black Artists Matter' mural
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.
Austin police investigate homicide on Rutland Dr.
The Austin Police Department says they're investigating a homicide that happened in the 1800 block of Rutland Dr.
Austin officer witnesses drive-by shooting, shoots at suspect
Just before 3 a.m. an Austin Police officer witnessed a drive-by shooting at North Creek Dr. and E. Rundberg Lane.
APD investigates officer after crowd control incident on Sixth Street
Austin Police removed an officer from patrol and initiated an investigation after the officer struck an individual during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street.
ACL 2025 kicks off Weekend Two at Zilker Park
Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.
Austin ISD's consolidation plan continues to get more pushback
The pushback intensified on Friday to the plan to close and consolidate several schools in Austin. A protest rally followed a contentious school board meeting Thursday night.
Driver in deadly South Austin crash was driving 94 mph; victim's brother speaks out
The brother of a man killed in a South Austin crash is speaking out. There are also new details about the suspect who has been charged in the case.
Concerned community members protest proposed Austin ISD school closures
Ahead of an Austin ISD board of trustees meeting on Thursday, concerned community members gathered to protest a proposed consolidation plan.
2 teens arrested after found with several guns: APD
Two teens, who were on probation, were arrested after they were found with several guns, police said.
Suspect in Houston car theft arrested in Austin after he tried to sell stolen car: police
A man is facing six felonies with the potential of more charges after he allegedly attempted to sell a car stolen in Houston to an Austin car dealership last month.
Austin airport given the all-clear after suspicious item was found in terminal
Police have given the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at a terminal Thursday evening.
Woman found dead behind North Austin business identified; suspect arrested
The Austin Police Department has identified the woman found dead behind a North Austin business earlier this week. A suspect has also been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Council approves buying $4.3M property for new homeless navigation center
The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be relocating to proposed new location
The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be moving to a new proposed center in South Austin, despite initially being told it would.
Airports feeling strain of government shutdown with air traffic controller shortage
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
Austin's homeless system is improving, report says
Austin's Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has found the city's homeless system is improving, according to their State of the System report.
Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce age restrictions on hemp products with THC
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.