Council approves buying $4.3M property for new homeless navigation center
The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.
The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be relocating to proposed new location
The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be moving to a new proposed center in South Austin, despite initially being told it would.
The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be moving to a new proposed center in South Austin, despite initially being told it would.
Airports feeling strain of government shutdown with air traffic controller shortage
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
Austin's homeless system is improving, report says
Austin's Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has found the city's homeless system is improving, according to their State of the System report.
Austin's Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has found the city's homeless system is improving, according to their State of the System report.
Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce age restrictions on hemp products with THC
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
Former U.S. Army Ranger returns to Austin after being arrested by Israeli forces
A former Army Ranger and activist was met with cheers as he made his return to Austin after being arrested by Israeli forces.
A former Army Ranger and activist was met with cheers as he made his return to Austin after being arrested by Israeli forces.
Woman searching for her dog for months considering legal action against vet clinic
A woman is heartbroken from a months-long search for her lost puppy and is considering legal action against the vet clinic that installed her dog's microchip.
A woman is heartbroken from a months-long search for her lost puppy and is considering legal action against the vet clinic that installed her dog's microchip.
Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders
The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.
The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.
Neighbors concerned about Sheffield Park pond drying up; park renovations to blame
The pond at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park is drying up to the dismay of some neighbors.
The pond at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park is drying up to the dismay of some neighbors.
Becker Elementary parents voice concerns over Austin ISD closures
Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for Austin ISD. AISD says it's fighting to save the district amid a nearly $20 million budget deficit.
Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for Austin ISD. AISD says it's fighting to save the district amid a nearly $20 million budget deficit.
Debate over proposed homeless center in South Austin heats up
There are new details on the proposed housing navigation center in South Austin that has brought pushback from the community.
There are new details on the proposed housing navigation center in South Austin that has brought pushback from the community.
'Austin FIRST' pilot program to send mental health experts to crises
The City of Austin is starting a pilot program to help respond during mental health crises.
The City of Austin is starting a pilot program to help respond during mental health crises.
Abandoned I-35 buildings destroyed by fire; cause under investigation
The cause of a large fire that destroyed an abandoned Ethiopian restaurant and the old Roadway Inn is under investigation.
The cause of a large fire that destroyed an abandoned Ethiopian restaurant and the old Roadway Inn is under investigation.
Woman found on ground behind auto repair shop; police investigate as homicide
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard service road northbound.
The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 8200 block of Research Boulevard service road northbound.
Hundreds gather in Austin to join worldwide protests for Gaza ceasefire and sanctions
Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Austin as part of a Global Day of Action to demand a ceasefire, sanctions on Israel, and an arms embargo, with negotiations for a hostage-for-prisoners peace deal set to continue this week.
Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Austin as part of a Global Day of Action to demand a ceasefire, sanctions on Israel, and an arms embargo, with negotiations for a hostage-for-prisoners peace deal set to continue this week.
Silver Alert canceled for missing 68-year-old Enrique Leon in East Austin
A Silver Alert was active in East Austin for 68-year-old Enrique Ramirez Leon, who was originally missing.
A Silver Alert was active in East Austin for 68-year-old Enrique Ramirez Leon, who was originally missing.
Austin weather: Above-average heat expected this week
While the region should be seeing highs in the mid-80s for early October, the current streak of above-average heat is set to continue through the next seven days.
While the region should be seeing highs in the mid-80s for early October, the current streak of above-average heat is set to continue through the next seven days.
Group holds rally in Austin in support of death row inmate Robert Roberson
Supporters will gather at the Texas State Capitol Saturday afternoon to offer their support for death row inmate Robert Roberson in his fight for a new trial ahead of his scheduled execution.
Supporters will gather at the Texas State Capitol Saturday afternoon to offer their support for death row inmate Robert Roberson in his fight for a new trial ahead of his scheduled execution.
Glen Powell attends South Austin event promoting 'Chad Powers'
Glen Powell attending a South Austin event to promote his new Hulu series "Chad Powers."
Glen Powell attending a South Austin event to promote his new Hulu series "Chad Powers."
2025 ACL Music Festival is back in Zilker Park
Austin’s biggest music festival is back, and thousands are packing into Zilker Park for day one of ACL.
Austin’s biggest music festival is back, and thousands are packing into Zilker Park for day one of ACL.