Austin company using AI to track homeless encampments in city

Austin company Nomadik is tracking homeless encampments in the city with the help of artificial intelligence.

Russian national arrested in Austin for ties with Russian oligarch

A Russian national was arrested in Austin because of suspected ties to a sanctioned Russian oligarch. This, as we approach the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Nearly 100 firefighters respond to East Austin fire

Nearly 100 firefighters responded to a large fire in East Austin late Thursday night, the Austin Fire Department said.

Man robs CVS, threatens employee with hammer in Riverside: APD

Police are searching for a robbery suspect who shoplifted and threatened a store employee at a CVS on Riverside Drive.

Pedestrian killed in southeast Austin crash: APD

A pedestrian was killed in a crash in southeast Austin on Feb. 15. Police are investigating the incident.

Gun confiscated at Austin airport

Airport security has announced that it has confiscated another gun at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

SXSW and concerts: Downtown Austin prepares for upcoming events

Organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) said about 340,000 people packed into downtown Austin last year for the festival.

Murders on the rise in Austin as police deal with staffing shortage

Austin's eighth murder of the year happened in northwest Austin. The president of the Austin Police Association says APD's staffing shortage is hampering efforts to solve these crimes.

Historic Barton Springs Bathhouse breaks ground on renovation

The historic Barton Springs Bathhouse officially began its rehabilitation. The project is being funded by a bond passed in 2012.

Austin girl still missing after three weeks

13-year-old Kylee Washington disappeared from her home in Austin on Feb. 1, 2024.

Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy

A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.

Man found dead in north Austin hotel room: police

Hotel staff told police there was a dead man inside a room. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year

Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.