Austin police officer shortage leaves portion of East Austin without patrol

An entire portion of East Austin was left without a single patrol officer for two hours. The Austin Police Association says staffing levels are at critical levels.

Texas border, post-election violence big issues in new UT poll

A new UT Texas Politics Project poll indicates voters are digging in on several key issues this election season.

Disturbing new details in deadly Austin hit-and-run case

Court documents reveal disturbing new details about a deadly hit-and-run. Jacob Sussman was arrested for intoxication manslaughter.

Austin singles can get free tattoo cover-ups of ex's name for Valentine's Day

Singles in central Texas used Valentine's Day to score a free tattoo and cover up their ex-lover's name. A local tattoo shop teamed up with the dating app Tinder to make it all happen.

Austin guaranteed income pilot program: Does it work?

The city of Austin announced its guaranteed income pilot program will be making a comeback this spring. A report was recently released about how the trial run of that program went, and what we learned.

Woman of color serving as interim Austin police chief after 27 years of service

A woman of color is serving in the highest position of leadership at the Austin Police Department. Interim chief of police Robin Henderson has been with APD for almost 27 years.

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.