Austin non-profit provides Christmas resources, meals to homeless
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
Israel-Hamas War: Palestine vigil held at Austin City Hall
Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
Austin's Trail of Lights closes due to weather
Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.
Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.
Celebrating Lady Bird Johnson's 111th birthday
Today would be former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's 111th birthday.
Today would be former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's 111th birthday.
Man killed in deadly Sixth Street officer-involved shooting identified by police
Austin police have released new details about the fatal officer-involved shooting on Sixth Street this past weekend.
Austin police have released new details about the fatal officer-involved shooting on Sixth Street this past weekend.
Car fire in north Austin parking garage put out by AFD
Austin Fire Department responded to a car fire in a north Austin parking garage this morning.
Austin Fire Department responded to a car fire in a north Austin parking garage this morning.
Barton Creek Square Mall shooting suspect arrested
Police have arrested a suspect in the Dec. 16 shooting at Barton Creek Square Mall that injured one and caused an active shooter scare.
Police have arrested a suspect in the Dec. 16 shooting at Barton Creek Square Mall that injured one and caused an active shooter scare.
Historic Deep Eddy Pool to temporarily close for improvements, repairs
The historic Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for eight weeks beginning Jan. 8 as crews work on creating improvements and repairs.
The historic Deep Eddy Pool will be closed for eight weeks beginning Jan. 8 as crews work on creating improvements and repairs.
East Austin murder still unsolved after almost 30 years
Stephen Arevalo was found stabbed to death in November 1995. Almost 30 years later, detectives still do not know who killed him.
Stephen Arevalo was found stabbed to death in November 1995. Almost 30 years later, detectives still do not know who killed him.
Austin Public Health urges safe food practices for holiday season
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
Travelers can expect heavy traffic this holiday weekend: AAA
With Christmas right around the corner, travelers can expect to see heavy traffic on the roads and in the air.
With Christmas right around the corner, travelers can expect to see heavy traffic on the roads and in the air.
APD seeking leads in North Austin hookah lounge shooting
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in investigating a shooting at a North Austin hookah lounge that hospitalized a woman.
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in investigating a shooting at a North Austin hookah lounge that hospitalized a woman.
Man arrested after skeletal remains found buried in Greenbelt trail: marshals
Law enforcement received multiple tips that a murder had happened at a homeless camp in the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt, and that the victim had been buried there.
Law enforcement received multiple tips that a murder had happened at a homeless camp in the West Bouldin Creek Greenbelt, and that the victim had been buried there.
Austin FC to kick off fourth MLS regular season in February
Austin FC announced its full 34-match schedule for the 2024 MLS regular season, which begins with a home match against Minnesota United FC in February.
Austin FC announced its full 34-match schedule for the 2024 MLS regular season, which begins with a home match against Minnesota United FC in February.
Garbage dumped on northeast Austin street after trash truck fire: AFD
A truckload of garbage was dumped on a street in northeast Austin after a trash truck caught fire, according to the Austin Fire Department.
A truckload of garbage was dumped on a street in northeast Austin after a trash truck caught fire, according to the Austin Fire Department.
Missing Austin ISD student last seen Dec. 14
An Austin family is concerned after their Austin ISD student did not return home. Kate Mathews hasn't been seen since Dec. 14. APD says it is now investigating her case as a runaway.
An Austin family is concerned after their Austin ISD student did not return home. Kate Mathews hasn't been seen since Dec. 14. APD says it is now investigating her case as a runaway.
Holiday tree recycling: Curbside collection, Zilker Park drop off events return
The city of Austin has been offering holiday tree recycling for over thirty years, giving Austinites' holiday trees new life as mulch and compost.
The city of Austin has been offering holiday tree recycling for over thirty years, giving Austinites' holiday trees new life as mulch and compost.
South Congress store to close after 28 years
Several Austin businesses have decided to pack up and close their doors for good. One owner in south Austin has decided to leave the retail industry after nearly 30 years on South Congress.
Several Austin businesses have decided to pack up and close their doors for good. One owner in south Austin has decided to leave the retail industry after nearly 30 years on South Congress.
Austin's newly renovated shelter opens, hopes to fill beds by Christmas
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
APD officer indicted in connection with November 2022 shooting
Ofc. Daniel Sanchez has been indicted for third-degree felony deadly conduct for his role in the shooting death of Rajan Moonesinghe in South Austin last year.
Ofc. Daniel Sanchez has been indicted for third-degree felony deadly conduct for his role in the shooting death of Rajan Moonesinghe in South Austin last year.