Austin man sentenced to 60 years for drug-related charges

An Austin man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for delivery of fentanyl and possession with intent to deliver heroin.

Austin firefighters will now be equipped with bulletproof vests

Austin firefighters now have more protection on the job. Nearly 200 bulletproof vests are being rolled out. It is equipment the firefighters said is essential as they respond to more dangerous calls.

Construction to cut through South Austin family's yard because of 1958 $1 easement

A South Austin family is speaking out after the City of Austin started construction in their yard, with no compensation. This is because of a $1 easement from 1958.

Brianna Aguilera's death at Austin apartment not being investigated as homicide: APD

The death of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera outside a West Campus apartment building over the weekend is not being investigated as a homicide, Austin police say. Her family said she was in town for the Aggie-Longhorn game.

Central Texas Winter weather outlook 2025-2026: Will there be snow?

This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.

APD officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings
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The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.

Christmas trees arrive at Texas Capitol for holidays
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A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.

Austin police focuses on officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings in 15 months

The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.

Rise at West Campus student residents say they're living in unsafe, unsanitary conditions

Rise at West Campus is an apartment complex that's advertised as luxury student living, but residents say it's anything but as they have been without running water for days on end.

Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage

A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.

UT Austin students without water at apartment complex
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UT Austin students, in West Campus, living in an off campus apartment complex have been without water for days on end.

59th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting
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Marco Bitonel is at Zilker Park to watch the 59th Zilker Holiday Tree get lit up for the holiday season.

Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin to be renovated next year

The Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin will soon be getting a makeover. The theatre has been around for 110 years, and the hope is it lasts another century.

Austin's Operation Turkey serves thousands on Thanksgiving

While many prepared their own Thanksgiving meals, one Austin tradition worked to make sure everyone had a place at the table. Operation Turkey fed thousands on Thanksgiving, thanks to an army of volunteers.

Austin Turkey Trot: About 25K people participate

About 25,000 people participated in the 35th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Participants could do either one mile or five miles.

This Thanksgiving travel expected to be the busiest in 15 years: FAA

Following the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the Federal Aviation Administration expects this Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years.