Austin opens cold weather shelters after cold front

The city of Austin is opening overnight warming shelters on Saturday due to the recent cold front and drop in temperatures.

Homeless crisis: Austin looks for permanent supportive housing units

The latest numbers from ECHO put Austin's homeless count at roughly 6,683, with 1,153 currently sheltered and 5,530 currently unsheltered.

Driver charged after hitting, killing pedestrian in Southwest Austin

A man was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Southwest Austin, the Austin Police Department (APD) said.

Austin ISD superintendent Matias Segura officially begins position

Matias Segura has been serving as the district's interim superintendent for almost a year, as the district conducted a national search to fill the position.

Hit-and-run driver in Northeast Austin crash sought by police

Austin police are looking for a driver they say struck a bicyclist and immediately left the scene in Northeast Austin.

Austin first note in national exhibit on America's music history

A new exhibit on the history of American music is set to make its national debut this weekend at the LBJ Presidential Library.

Austin weather: Chance of rain Friday, colder this weekend

Light rain is possible Friday as a cold front moves into our area. Zack Shields has details, plus when some of us could see a light freeze.

Foster cat, pregnant dog fall in love on Valentine's Day: APA!

Austin Pets Alive! shared an unlikely love story that proves even a cat and dog can be in love this Valentine’s Day.

Lyft, Uber drivers stay off app as part of nationwide strike

Austin-area rideshare drivers went on strike Wednesday over pay, safety and other concerns. A small group of them gathered at the Austin airport.

10-year-old boy killed in crash on US 183: police

A 10-year-old boy was killed in a crash between a sedan and hatchback on Monday evening.

Austin homeless population almost three times larger than estimates: data

New data presented by Austin's Homeless Strategy Office estimates a much larger homeless population in the city than previous estimates.

Immune therapy gives young Central Texas boy new lease on life

A young Central Texas boy who struggled with severe epilepsy for nearly a year, now has a new lease on life thanks to immune therapy.