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.
Austin weather: Colder nights, seasonal afternoon temperatures
A cold front will take care of the warmer-than-average temperatures, ushering in colder nights and seasonal afternoon highs.
A cold front will take care of the warmer-than-average temperatures, ushering in colder nights and seasonal afternoon highs.
CapMetro puts 46 new electric buses in storage after manufacturer files for bankruptcy
CapMetro is hitting the brakes on the use of 46 new electric buses after the manufacturer of the fleet filed for bankruptcy.
CapMetro is hitting the brakes on the use of 46 new electric buses after the manufacturer of the fleet filed for bankruptcy.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.
Police identify pedestrian killed in hit-and-run; still searching for driver
Police are still searching for the driver involved in a deadly August hit-and-run in north Austin.
Police are still searching for the driver involved in a deadly August hit-and-run in north Austin.
Woman killed by gunshot fired from apartment next door, police say
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a woman dead inside her apartment on November 16.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a woman dead inside her apartment on November 16.
Austin murder suspect sat on porch covered in sheet before shooting: witness
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a North Austin murder on November 15 and court documents have revealed new details about the investigation.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a North Austin murder on November 15 and court documents have revealed new details about the investigation.
Austin weather: Rainy start to week but Fall temperatures ahead
For the fifth time this month, there was rain falling from the sky.
For the fifth time this month, there was rain falling from the sky.
Austin’s New Year celebration will be headlined by Third Eye Blind
It is never too early to start planning what you are going to do to ring in the new year.
It is never too early to start planning what you are going to do to ring in the new year.
Man charged with murder in early morning homicide in North Austin
Austin police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide at a North Austin apartment complex.
Austin police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide at a North Austin apartment complex.
Texas Book Festival returns as book bans remain controversial
The Texas Book Festival filled Congress Avenue with tents and tents full of books, authors, publishers, and bookworms.
The Texas Book Festival filled Congress Avenue with tents and tents full of books, authors, publishers, and bookworms.
Teen with modified pistol arrested outside downtown Austin bar
A 17-year-old was arrested after police say he brought a modified handgun into a 6th Street bar. Police also say they found a baggy of cocaine on him.
A 17-year-old was arrested after police say he brought a modified handgun into a 6th Street bar. Police also say they found a baggy of cocaine on him.