Extreme staffing crisis results in long EMS response times in Austin
The reason goes back to the extreme staffing crisis EMS is facing in the area. Currently, ATCEMS has 530 medics on staff, but they need 664 to run properly.
The reason goes back to the extreme staffing crisis EMS is facing in the area. Currently, ATCEMS has 530 medics on staff, but they need 664 to run properly.
Does shading your AC unit help save money on electricity bill?
Experts say if you put shade over your AC unit, the hot air coming out won't be able to escape as effectively.
Experts say if you put shade over your AC unit, the hot air coming out won't be able to escape as effectively.
Smoke seen east of downtown from trash fire, says AFD
A trash fire behind Kreig Fields in Roy G. Guerrero Park has caused a large column of smoke to be seen east of Downtown Austin, says AFD.
A trash fire behind Kreig Fields in Roy G. Guerrero Park has caused a large column of smoke to be seen east of Downtown Austin, says AFD.
Family of teen murdered in northeast Austin seek answers
Austin police said there is one suspect, and one person of interest, but provided no details of exactly how things unfolded. No arrests have been made.
Austin police said there is one suspect, and one person of interest, but provided no details of exactly how things unfolded. No arrests have been made.
Austin's Walnut Creek Pool opens July 23
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department currently has 578 lifeguards ready-to-work. The Department continues to hire and train lifeguards to operate summer pools.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department currently has 578 lifeguards ready-to-work. The Department continues to hire and train lifeguards to operate summer pools.
1 killed in single-vehicle crash in east Austin
A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in east Austin July 18, police said.
A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in east Austin July 18, police said.
CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids
CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.
CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.
Hot, humid finish to week but no heat alert or record temps
After the morning clouds burn off, the temperatures will soar into the 100s for the 42nd time.
After the morning clouds burn off, the temperatures will soar into the 100s for the 42nd time.
Smoke from illegal South Austin dump fire seen for miles
The Austin Fire Department responded to the scene of an illegal dump fire in the 2100 block of Brandt Road.
The Austin Fire Department responded to the scene of an illegal dump fire in the 2100 block of Brandt Road.
Victim identified in deadly stabbing in Downtown
The Austin Police Department says it is searching for at least one person in connection to a homicide in the downtown area.
The Austin Police Department says it is searching for at least one person in connection to a homicide in the downtown area.
Police investigating deadly shooting in south Austin
Austin police said this case is being investigated as Austin's 40th homicide of 2022.
Austin police said this case is being investigated as Austin's 40th homicide of 2022.
Two-car collision causes fire, street closure in South Austin
A collision between two cars in South Austin resulted in a fire and street closure.
A collision between two cars in South Austin resulted in a fire and street closure.
Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
Austin's Howler Brothers and Tiki Tatsu-Ya team up for collaboration
To celebrate their shared appreciation for Austin's vibrant and diverse cultures, the two brands have partnered to create a limited-edition, tiki-themed line of shirts, hats, and more.
To celebrate their shared appreciation for Austin's vibrant and diverse cultures, the two brands have partnered to create a limited-edition, tiki-themed line of shirts, hats, and more.
Heat advisory for half of Central Texas, rain and relief on the way?
A Heat Advisory has been issued for half of Central Texas from noon to 8 p.m. today. The advisory means either the air temperature reaches 103º or the heat index gets to 108º.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for half of Central Texas from noon to 8 p.m. today. The advisory means either the air temperature reaches 103º or the heat index gets to 108º.
South Austin shooting leaves 1 person dead
The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of South 1st and Oltorf.
The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of South 1st and Oltorf.
Texas heat affecting how roofers do their jobs
Roofers are having to take longer breaks due to the Texas heat, and some jobs are lasting longer than usual.
Roofers are having to take longer breaks due to the Texas heat, and some jobs are lasting longer than usual.
Austin residents on hold when calling 911; not enough operators, APD says
Lt. Murphy said they receive more than 1 million 911 calls a year. A center running at about 50 percent staffing is taking all those calls.
Lt. Murphy said they receive more than 1 million 911 calls a year. A center running at about 50 percent staffing is taking all those calls.
Clear backpack policies going into effect in Central Texas school districts
Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.
Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.
Police asking for help identifying suspect in Riverside robberies
Austin police asking for help identifying the suspect in two Riverside robberies.
Austin police asking for help identifying the suspect in two Riverside robberies.