City reports drop in violent crime in first week of increased Texas DPS presence

The city says that the number of violent crimes dropped 25 percent from the average weekly number of violent crimes for 2022 during the first week of increased DPS presence in Austin.

Woman believes brother's 2015 death at Lady Bird Lake is 'connected' with recent deaths

Since 2015, 22-year-old Julio Santos III, and at least four other people, have either disappeared or been found dead in the lake near Rainey Street. This includes two recently in less than two months.

AJ Johnson decommits from Texas to join Australia pro league

Recent signee A.J. Johnson, a five-start guard out of California, decommits from Texas to play in an Australian pro league.

Austin City Council approves second resolution to increase safety on Rainey Street

The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.

Austin City Council passes resolution to prioritize purchase and distribution of Narcan

Austin City Council unanimously passed Item #43, which aims to purchase Narcan as well as distribute the overdose reversal kits while providing training on its use.

Juror says Texas Gov. Abbott’s rush to pardon shooter a ‘travesty’

Her comments are the first time a juror has spoken publicly since Abbott, a Republican, announced Saturday he would use the power of his office and seek to wipe away the verdict.

Texas has most pet-friendly cities for renters

Texas cities claimed the top three spots on Zillow's list of the most pet-friendly places for renters. So where does Austin fall on the list?

Central Texas weather: Sunny and warm ahead of weekend cold front

It's another beautiful day in Central Texas with clear skies and high temps in the low 80s. But how long will this weather pattern last? Zack Shields shows us our next chance for some rain.

Afib could increase risk of developing dementia: study

Afib, short for atrial fibrillation, is an arrhythmia in the upper chambers of the heart that can cause blood to coagulate there.

Daniel Perry murder case: Defense team claims jury misconduct in motion for new trial

Four days after Daniel Perry was convicted by a jury of murder for killing protester Garrett Foster, his defense team called for a new trial. The motion claims excluded evidence and jury misconduct.

Austin police looking for driver who hit pedestrian, another car in deadly hit-and-run

Austin police are looking for a driver who they say hit and killed a pedestrian on the I-35 service road near 6th Street. Police say the driver also hit another car before fleeing the scene.

Central Texas weather: Beautiful day Wednesday; warming trend this week

We're in for a clear, chilly, and calm start to the day Wednesday, and then another gorgeous afternoon. Zack Shields shows us how long this wonderful weather will last.