Deep Eddy Pool closed Thursday for deep cleaning after storms

The City says the pool is closed because aquatics staff need to do a deep clean, repair the main well and do some general maintenance.

Austin weather: With storms, feels like temperatures will drop to 105-110°

With the rain, temperatures will be a little cooler today. But heat indices are still in the triple-digits. Adaleigh Rowe has details in her full forecast.

Storms knock out power to thousands in Central Texas

Austin Energy and other Central Texas power companies say their crews are working to restore power this morning after lightning and high winds in Wednesday night's storm caused outages.

Austin A/C repair companies hustle to keep customers cool

HV/AC repair companies are working overtime to get people’s AC back on, but it’s an uphill battle keeping up with all the calls.

Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial

State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Austin Water, city first responders team up to conduct emergency drills

Austin Water, Travis County ESD #9, Star Flight and the Austin Fire Department took part in a series of emergency drills. Drills meant to practice how departments can better work together during emergencies.

CapMetro suspends rail service for track maintenance

CapMetro will be suspending rail service from July 5 through July 14, citing rail line maintenance and work on McKalla Station.

Austin jeweler's daughter-in-law pleads guilty for role in 2018 murder-for-hire plot

Jaclyn Edison was accused of conspiring with her husband Nicolas Shaughnessy to hire a hitman to kill his parents, Ted and Corey Shaughnessy, who owned Gallerie Jewelers in Central Austin.

Austin, Travis County leaders talk about response to dangerously hot weather

City of Austin and Travis County leaders say they are taking action to keep people safe during this streak of 100°+ days. ATCEMS has already responded to 92 heat-related calls in June.

AFD responds to church fire in East Austin

Around 45 firefighters were on scene of a church fire Wednesday morning in East Austin.

Austin weather: Excessive heat warning continues

Once again, we're looking at heat indices as high as 120 degrees. Carlo Falco has the latest on this dangerous heat, and why it could be even hotter next week.

Texas power grid saw most demand for single day in June, ever

As the triple-digit heat continues to bake Central Texas, the state’s power grid continues to set records. On Monday, and again Tuesday, the grid saw the most demand for a single day in June, ever.

Extreme Texas heat impacts several people working outside

An Austin firefighter is recovering from a heat-related illness after working a fire in North Austin, and a dog walker was rescued after getting lost on a trail and passing out.

Austin first responders see increase in heat-related calls

According to the CDC, 618 people die from extreme heat every year in the U.S. Austin-Travis County EMS has not seen any deaths, but have seen a dramatic increase in heat-related illness calls over the last week and a half.

Austin Juneteenth celebrations wrap up with ceremony to reflect on ancestors

For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.

Arson cases in Austin up 25 percent this year, investigators say

In this Crime Watch, Austin fire officials talk about how arsons have increased this year and how fires are investigated.

Texans commemorate Juneteenth by walking alongside Opal Lee

While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.