Holiday Travel: ABIA seeing large lines, some flight delays and cancellations
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.
Man barricaded himself in attic, prompting SWAT situation in South Austin, police say
When police arrived, they say a man committed a crime in front of them, then barricaded himself in an attic, prompting a SWAT situation in South Austin.
When police arrived, they say a man committed a crime in front of them, then barricaded himself in an attic, prompting a SWAT situation in South Austin.
Austin Trail of Lights canceled on Dec. 22 due to forecasted extreme weather
Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.
Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.
Austin Transportation's 'mommy killing Santa Claus' driving safety tweet raise concerns
Austin's Transportation Department tweeted a parody poem on Dec. 21 with the title “I saw mommy killing Santa Claus.”
Austin's Transportation Department tweeted a parody poem on Dec. 21 with the title “I saw mommy killing Santa Claus.”
'Steel' the cat flies more than 7,000 miles to receive care at Austin Pets Alive!
"Steel" the cat traveled from Kuwait to Washington D.C. to Central Texas after she was taken in after being hit by a car.
"Steel" the cat traveled from Kuwait to Washington D.C. to Central Texas after she was taken in after being hit by a car.
Austin weather: Texas agencies ready for arctic blast
Chief Nim Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said residents still have time to winterize homes, apartments and vehicles.
Chief Nim Kidd, the head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said residents still have time to winterize homes, apartments and vehicles.
APD searching for wanted fugitive involved in family violence
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help searching for a wanted fugitive.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help searching for a wanted fugitive.
Man arrested for intoxication manslaughter had 6 previous DWI convictions, affidavit says
Austin police have arrested a man charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a wreck in South Austin that killed two people. Arrest records show he had six previous convictions for DWI.
Austin police have arrested a man charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a wreck in South Austin that killed two people. Arrest records show he had six previous convictions for DWI.
City of Austin to open warming centers on Dec. 23-24
The City of Austin plans to open several Warming Centers on Friday and Saturday to ensure cold weather resources are available for the city's most vulnerable populations.
The City of Austin plans to open several Warming Centers on Friday and Saturday to ensure cold weather resources are available for the city's most vulnerable populations.
Austin animal shelters looking for people to foster during freeze
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
City Council member, firefighters association criticize Austin's cold weather shelter policy
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
Arctic cold front bringing freezing temperatures, single-digit wind chills Thursday and Friday
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Travis County DA rejects request from attorneys representing APD officer to appear before grand jury
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
Firework stands now open in Texas for holiday season
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.
New rooftop restaurant in Austin offers delicious meals with an amazing view
A new rooftop restaurant called Nido opened to the public in late October, offering internationally-inspired cuisine with incredible city views.
A new rooftop restaurant called Nido opened to the public in late October, offering internationally-inspired cuisine with incredible city views.
Diagon Alley ATX brings holiday magic to spectators, local charities
There's a Harry Potter themed house in Southwest Austin that is making the holidays magic for spectators and local charities.
There's a Harry Potter themed house in Southwest Austin that is making the holidays magic for spectators and local charities.
Firefighters rescue 'adventurous' dog from Austin garbage truck
An ‘adventurous’ dog named Reba went for the ride of her life on board an Austin Recycles garbage truck.
An ‘adventurous’ dog named Reba went for the ride of her life on board an Austin Recycles garbage truck.
Texas leaders provide update on preparations for dangerous cold weather heading our way
Gov. Abbott and other state leaders are providing an update on the preparations for the winter weather heading our way. ERCOT leaders said yesterday that they believe there will be sufficient power generation to meet demand.
Gov. Abbott and other state leaders are providing an update on the preparations for the winter weather heading our way. ERCOT leaders said yesterday that they believe there will be sufficient power generation to meet demand.
8 people killed in crashes around Austin area this past weekend
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Judge denies APD officer's motion to dismiss civil lawsuit against him for 2020 killing of Mike Ramos
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.