Austin homeless response needs to be more proactive, says downtown business owner
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
Austin weather: Warmest day of the year so far
The sunny and dry streak continues, and today Austin could hit the 80s for the first time this year. Zack Shields shows us how long the warmer weather will last.
The sunny and dry streak continues, and today Austin could hit the 80s for the first time this year. Zack Shields shows us how long the warmer weather will last.
Body found in Lake Austin near Mansfield Dam
Austin-Travis County EMS says 911 callers reported someone floating unconscious in the water just before midnight.
Austin-Travis County EMS says 911 callers reported someone floating unconscious in the water just before midnight.
Stabbing over workout machine at LA Fitness lands man in jail
According to an arrest affidavit, a man is in jail after stabbing another man over a workout machine in North Austin.
According to an arrest affidavit, a man is in jail after stabbing another man over a workout machine in North Austin.
Austin-area bats found incapacitated by bird repellent gel
Some Austin-area bats were found incapacitated by bird repellent gel last week. Now, the Austin Bat Refuge has an urgent warning to all who find bats.
Some Austin-area bats were found incapacitated by bird repellent gel last week. Now, the Austin Bat Refuge has an urgent warning to all who find bats.
Drunk driver rams into unmarked APD car near Austin Marathon; injures 2 officers
A man is facing several felony charges after Austin police said he plowed into an unmarked patrol car while intoxicated, and injured two officers.
A man is facing several felony charges after Austin police said he plowed into an unmarked patrol car while intoxicated, and injured two officers.
Austin interim city manager pushes for improvements within Austin Police Department
The Austin Interim City Manager is pushing for improvements within the Austin Police Department before city council finds a new city manager.
The Austin Interim City Manager is pushing for improvements within the Austin Police Department before city council finds a new city manager.
Austin police officer shortage leaves portion of East Austin without patrol
An entire portion of East Austin was left without a single patrol officer for two hours. The Austin Police Association says staffing levels are at critical levels.
An entire portion of East Austin was left without a single patrol officer for two hours. The Austin Police Association says staffing levels are at critical levels.
2024 total solar eclipse: Delta offering flights from Austin to Detroit for ‘premium viewing’
Delta flight 1218 is timed to give travelers the best chance to view the total solar eclipse at its peak.
Delta flight 1218 is timed to give travelers the best chance to view the total solar eclipse at its peak.
Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.
Austin weather: Sunny, dry streak continues
The sunny and dry streak continues on this Presidents' Day.
The sunny and dry streak continues on this Presidents' Day.
Disturbing new details in deadly Austin hit-and-run case
Court documents reveal disturbing new details about a deadly hit-and-run. Jacob Sussman was arrested for intoxication manslaughter.
Court documents reveal disturbing new details about a deadly hit-and-run. Jacob Sussman was arrested for intoxication manslaughter.
Austin singles can get free tattoo cover-ups of ex's name for Valentine's Day
Singles in central Texas used Valentine's Day to score a free tattoo and cover up their ex-lover's name. A local tattoo shop teamed up with the dating app Tinder to make it all happen.
Singles in central Texas used Valentine's Day to score a free tattoo and cover up their ex-lover's name. A local tattoo shop teamed up with the dating app Tinder to make it all happen.
Former foster kid gets surprise of a lifetime at Austin Marathon
For one runner, the Austin Marathon was a race to remember.
For one runner, the Austin Marathon was a race to remember.
Austin guaranteed income pilot program: Does it work?
The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.
The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.
Texas coach Sarkisian getting salary increase to more than $10 million per year
Sarkisian is also eligible to earn more than $1.5 million in bonuses if the Longhorns win a national championship.
Sarkisian is also eligible to earn more than $1.5 million in bonuses if the Longhorns win a national championship.
Austin airport closes security checkpoint as part of expansion project
The Austin airport is expanding one of its checkpoints and building a new baggage handling system. Will this impact travelers?
The Austin airport is expanding one of its checkpoints and building a new baggage handling system. Will this impact travelers?
I-35 overnight lane closures due to construction begin this week
Construction will close down portions of I-35 in north and south Austin overnight over the next couple of days.
Construction will close down portions of I-35 in north and south Austin overnight over the next couple of days.
Woman of color serving as interim Austin police chief after 27 years of service
A woman of color is serving in the highest position of leadership at the Austin Police Department. Interim chief of police Robin Henderson has been with APD for almost 27 years.
A woman of color is serving in the highest position of leadership at the Austin Police Department. Interim chief of police Robin Henderson has been with APD for almost 27 years.
Dog rescued from house fire in southeast Austin: AFD
Austin firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in southeast Austin on Friday night.
Austin firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in southeast Austin on Friday night.