Austin weather: Heat advisory, severe weather threats in parts of central Texas

A heat advisory has been issued for central Texas through Wednesday evening, and the National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watches for some counties.

CapMetro to start summer service changes Memorial Day weekend

The adjustment is part of CapMetro's triannual service changes, which are based on shifts in how riders are using its services.

Homicide in Northeast Austin; police investigating

Police say they found a man with traumatic injuries inside of an apartment. He died at the scene.

PETA activists dress up in monkey suits, chains to protest at Austin Whole Foods

Shoppers clashed with animal activists in Downtown Austin on Wednesday, as PETA members dressed in monkey suits and chains staged a protest at a Whole Foods.

Man shot to death while walking dog in northwest Austin: TCSO

The Travis County Sheriff's Office said a man was shot to death while he was out walking his dog in the middle of the night.

Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll

According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.

New safety concerns about Waymo driverless cars

There are new safety concerns about driverless cars that are on the road in Austin. Federal regulators are looking into whether Waymo's self-driving technology is actually causing crashes.

IDEA Public Schools to offer free meals for all kids this summer

Any child aged 18 and younger, regardless of enrollment, can get a free breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria of any IDEA campus.

Man kidnaps, sexually assaults woman waiting for roadside assistance: police

A woman called 911 saying she had been waiting for roadside assistance to help her with a blown tire when a man pulled up and tricked her into thinking he was there to help.

Irregular heartbeat is more dangerous in younger people: study

A new study has found an irregular heartbeat that affects millions of Americans is more dangerous than people under the age of 65 than previously thought.

Veterans group walks as reminder of purpose for Memorial Day

The group called “Carry the Load" is doing a month-long, cross-country march to Dallas, where a big Memorial Day event will be held.

Austin police drafted unsent letter to parole board in support of Daniel Perry

The Austin Police Department almost took a stance in support of pardoning former Army Sgt. Daniel Perry. Ultimately, their drafted letter was not submitted after discussions with city leaders.

Teen killed in east Austin crash: APD

A teen was killed in a single-car crash in East Austin, police said.