City manager's $5.5B budget proposal addresses public safety, staffing shortages

The city of Austin's interim city manager Jesus Garza presented the “Back to Basics" budget plan. In the plan, it discusses areas in which the city needs improvements, such as public safety.

Austin business group supports more direct flights between ABIA, DCA

The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is part of a national alliance that wants Congress to amend the "perimeter rule" at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C.

City council discusses agenda item that could make more affordable homes

Austin City Council member Leslie Pool discussed her agenda item that would create more housing opportunities for residents of all income levels in Austin.

New leads sought in 10-year-old East Austin cold case: APD

APD says its investigators spoke with witnesses, family members, and those who knew Roberto Reyna to identify the suspect, but all known leads have been exhausted.

Austin weather: Triple-digit streak continues; 12th 100°+ day in row

Tuesday was another record breaker, and we're headed for record territory again today. Zack Shields has the latest on the heatwave and when we might see some rain.

Basketball legends honor friend who was shot, killed in west Austin

Family and friends said they were shocked to find out their loved one, known as a celebrity in East Austin, was shot and killed.

City of Austin working to add more beds to homeless shelter

On any given night, Austin has one shelter bed for every five people who are experiencing homelessness. The city is working to fix that.

DWI charge against state Sen. Schwertner dropped

The Travis County District Attorney's Office said the case was dismissed because there was not enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Be careful of snakes during record-high temperatures: APA!

During this record heat, residents and pet owners should be snake-aware and look out for their animals, says Austin Pets Alive!

Police identify motorcyclist killed in crash on FM 2222

Police have identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with an SUV on FM 2222 in Austin on Saturday afternoon.

Austin weather: Tuesday could be another record breaker

The triple-digit heatwave rolls on. Most of Central Texas remains under an excessive heat warning. But will it get better anytime soon? Zack Shields has the answer in his full forecast.

Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions

While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.

6 people dead in five separate weekend incidents in Austin

The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating five separate incidents over the weekend that left six people dead.

Missing swimmer dies in Lake Austin

A swimmer is dead after being pulled from Lake Austin Sunday night.