South Austin family deals with construction up against home, removal of trees

This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.

Man shot and killed on E Riverside
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The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.

'People', 'Food & Wine' parent company acquires Hot Luck festival

Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”

Man fatally shot by suspect who tried to rob him: police

The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.

Austin's Paramount Theatre closes for major restoration

The Paramount Theatre will be closing for a major restoration. It will receive modern upgrades but will still keep historic details intact.

Burglar fires paintball, BB guns at South Austin collectibles store: APD

A person attempted to break into a South Austin collectibles store with a paintball gun and a BB gun, says the Austin Police Department.

Austin weather: Heavy rain causes flash flooding

Heavy rain is creating problems across Central Texas. Barton Springs is temporarily closed because of flooding and several roads have flooded.

Austin weather: Flash flooding warnings, alerts

Several counties in Central Texas were under Flash Flood warnings or alerts Monday morning as storms rolled through the area. Some warnings and advisories are still in effect.

1 killed in East Austin crash

A person was killed in an East Austin crash on Sunday.

These World Cup referees have ties to Texas

Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.

Flood Watch issued for Central Texas as Pacific Storm Christina remnants, cold front to bring heavy rain

A weak cold front combined with tropical moisture from the remnants of Pacific Storm Christina will trigger a significant increase in rain and storm chances across Central Texas through the beginning of the workweek.

CapMetro launches two new rapid bus lines

CapMetro has launched two new rapid bus lines, connecting both Northeast and South Austin to the center of the city.

Officials warn about underage drinking on the water

Being out on the water can already be dangerous, and when alcohol is in the mix, it could be even worse. Officials say 41 percent of open-water drownings in Texas involve young people ages 20–39.

FIFA World Cup: Austin FC hosting live viewing at Auditorium Shores

Austin FC Soccer Celebration is a series of free events, original programming and live viewings of FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.

Austin Light Rail Project forces relocation of women's sports bar

As construction gets closer for the Austin Light Rail Project, some local businesses are dealing with the reality that they’ll need to move. One business owner says the news feels like a gut punch.