Gun confiscated at Austin airport

Airport security has announced that it has confiscated another gun at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

SXSW and concerts: Downtown Austin prepares for upcoming events

Organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) said about 340,000 people packed into downtown Austin last year for the festival.

Murders on the rise in Austin as police deal with staffing shortage

Austin's eighth murder of the year happened in northwest Austin. The president of the Austin Police Association says APD's staffing shortage is hampering efforts to solve these crimes.

Historic Barton Springs Bathhouse breaks ground on renovation

The historic Barton Springs Bathhouse officially began its rehabilitation. The project is being funded by a bond passed in 2012.

Austin girl still missing after three weeks

13-year-old Kylee Washington disappeared from her home in Austin on Feb. 1, 2024.

Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy

A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.

Man found dead in north Austin hotel room: police

Hotel staff told police there was a dead man inside a room. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year

Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.

TxDOT talks I-35 expansion between Austin, San Antonio

As construction ramps up to expand I-35 through Austin, TxDOT is now eyeing the freeway between Austin and San Antonio for a possible expansion.

Black History Month: UT exhibit showcases historic emancipation documents

UT Austin is honoring Black History Month with a new exhibit showcasing the official documents slaves were given when they were freed, and the legal journey to emancipation.

2022 death of teen boy: Austin man receives probation

Xavier Zarate, the man responsible for the 2022 death of a 13-year-old boy in Austin will not be going to prison.

Unsolved North Austin murder: APD seeks help in suspect search

The shooting death of a 21-year-old in North Austin remains unsolved, and investigators are asking the public's help to find the suspect.

Austin weather: Cold front arrives late Thursday

It's a foggy and drizzly morning but the sun returns this afternoon. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Austin FC: Q2 Stadium train station opens in time for home opener

It’s about to get a lot easier for soccer fans to get to Q2 Stadium. A new rail station is set to open just in time for Austin FC’s home opener.

Early voting begins for Texas primary races

Early voting is now underway for the Texas primary races, including the contentious Travis County District Attorney race.

Gym parking lot murder suspect found in Mexico, deported back to US

A man wanted in a fatal shooting outside a South Austin gym in 2022 was recently found in Mexico, and has been deported back to the U.S., officials say.