Austin police, city leaders get feedback from people living with disabilities

People living with disabilities met with Austin law enforcement and city leaders at a town hall event looking to strengthen community relations.

Beto O’Rourke hosts pro-choice rally in East Austin

Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke hosted an event at Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin where he was joined on stage by other city and state leaders.

Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.

What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans

Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?

Protests held in Austin in wake of Supreme Court's decision

Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.

APH to keep COVID-19 vaccine site at Old Sims Gymnasium open

The site was originally supposed to close on Saturday, June 25. APH says instead they will assess the need for clinic operations on a weekly basis.

Fireworks safety more important than ever due to hot, dry conditions in Central Texas

Lake Travis Fire Rescue wants to remind Texans that although fireworks are fun, they can be dangerous. People are injured and property is damaged every year due fireworks.

TEA pushes back STAAR Test results due to COVID-19

Texas parents will have to wait an additional week to view their students' STAAR Test results if they are between 3rd-8th grade.

Some domestic violence victims see abortion as vital option that would be lost post-Roe

Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth are twice as likely to die by homicide than any other cause of maternal mortality, most often at the hands of an intimate partner.

With the end of Roe, Texans will have to travel long distances for legal abortions

Texans who want abortions will soon have to travel over state lines, look beyond the U.S.-Mexico border or operate outside of the law, while others will carry unwanted pregnancies to term.

CDC raises Travis County COVID-19 Community Level to medium

The Centers for Disease Control has raised the COVID-19 Community Level in Travis County to medium due to a recent uptick in the amount of virus spread and cases in Austin.

Austin ISD approves budget, looks to retain teachers and staff

The Board of Trustees voted to adopt a nearly $1.9 billion budget for the next school year. The budget includes some administrative position cuts and raises for bus drivers, librarians, custodians, and teachers.