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.

Austin weather: Record-breaking heat Monday

The Heat Advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning again today for most of Central Texas. Zack Shields shows us if there's any relief on the horizon.

Fireworks spark brush fire in West Travis County

A 2-alarm brush fire that damaged two homes in West Travis County was started by fireworks, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.

Police searching for man involved in death of teen in East Austin

The Austin Police Department (APD) are searching for the suspect involved in the death of a 19-year-old in East Austin.

Body found on sidewalk in east Austin: APD

Austin-Travis County EMS says they received a call about a man who appeared to be sleeping at the intersection of E. Cesar Chavez Street and Comal Street.

ERCOT issues weather watch as temperatures skyrocket

ERCOT has issued a weather watch as temperatures reach triple digits in Austin, a recipe for an increase in electrical demand and lower reserves.

City of Austin releases proposed budget for next fiscal year

The proposed $5.5 billion budget includes funding to tackle homelessness, begin building the Project Connect light rail system, and funding for Austin police training and recruitment.

50 honorary mascots adopted through Austin FC, Austin Pets Alive! partnership

The partnership, now in its third year, features adoptable shelter dogs at Austin Pets Alive! as honorary mascots at each Austin FC regular-season home match.

Zardes, Finlay lead Austin to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Austin FC's win over Sporting KC Saturday night marks the Verde & Black's third straight win at home for the first time.

Thousands expected to attend Blues on the Green in triple-digit heat

Thousands are preparing to attend the 32nd annual Blues on the Green in scorching temperatures, expected to reach triple digits.

Man killed at West Austin apartment complex identified

The Austin Police Department (APD) identified the man killed at a West Austin apartment complex on July 15.

Austin ISD receives $15M grant to install solar panels on 16 campuses

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Austin ISD a $15 million grant for solar panels to be installed in 16 campuses. Austin ISD is the only school district in the state to receive this grant. 

Austin's 'I love you so much' mural reworked in celebration of 'Barbie' movie

In promotion of the upcoming movie “Barbie” on Friday, July 21, the iconic mural painted on the side of Jo's Coffee was reworked as a love letter from Ken to his doll girlfriend, reading "Barbie, I love you so much. -Ken."

Man pulls handgun out on another man after altercation in North Austin

The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in North Austin.