Texas officials warn of DWI dangers around holidays

Officials are warning the public to choose a safe and sober ride home when planning how to celebrate 2026.

South Austin homicide victim identified, suspect still at large: APD

Austin police have identified the victim in a Sunday morning shooting in South Austin. The suspect is unknown and still at large.

City of Austin to cut $5.2M from social services contracts

The city of Austin is making some cuts to their social services budget after voters overwhelmingly rejected Prop Q in November.

Austin Police identify suspected drunk driver involved in fatal crash

Police arrested 27-year-old Angelicque Bramlett, the driver of an SUV involved in the collision, on charges of intoxication manslaughter.

Austin Police search for woman accused of stealing luxury watches

Austin police are searching for a woman who stole three luxury watches worth more than $75,000 during a targeted encounter on Dec. 21.

APD looking for man who shot, injured someone on Burton Drive

Do you recognize him? Austin police are looking for a man they say was involved in a shooting in mid-November.

Police looking for woman who used credit cards stolen from Austin hotel room

Do you know this woman? Austin police are looking for a suspect who used credit cards stolen from a hotel room at multiple Austin businesses.

Central Texas non-profits offering help all year and during the holidays

A look at several non-profits in Central Texas and how they're giving back to the community during the holiday season and all year round.

Texas sheriff's departments may soon have closer relationships with ICE due to SB 8

Sheriff's departments in Texas may soon have closer relationships with ICE. Senate Bill 8 goes into effect on Jan. 1, and certain counties may have to help with federal immigration enforcement.

Multiple Lake Austin properties disannexing from City of Austin

More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.

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More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.

Grandfather, grandson shoot, kill each other in SW Austin home: APD

A grandfather and grandson shot and killed each other in an argument Monday night in a Southwest Austin home, Austin police say.

AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court

Paxton maintains the state's authority in response to the chapters' legal claims, generally denying overreach by Texas and actual harm to the plaintiffs.