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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.