Temperatures in triple digits for 50th day this year

Temperatures will be in the triple digits once again as we push towards August, our hottest month.

Fire crews responding to 29-acre grass fire in East Austin

As of about 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, the Texas A&M Forest Service says the fire is about 15 percent contained with no more forward progression.

Alex Jones defamation trial: More employees, journalism ethics expert take the stand

Owen Shroyer, another Infowars host, and an expert in journalistic ethics took the stand Friday in the fourth day of the Alex Jones defamation damages trial.

Austin FC signs Argentine forward Rigoni as DP

Austin FC said Rigoni received a guaranteed contract through 2024 with options for the next two seasons.

APD identifies man killed in South Austin shooting

Detectives have identified a person of interest and the case is still under investigation as Austin's 43rd homicide of 2022.

Austin Bar Association hosting free legal advice clinic for veterans

Veterans will have the opportunity to receive free legal advice on Monday, August 8 at a clinic hosted by the Austin Bar Association.

Austin ISD names first Black chief of police

Lt. Wayne Sneed will take over as Austin Independent School District police chief on Monday, August 1 from current interim chief Lt. Beverly Freshour.

Austin cookie company raising $1 million to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth

Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.

Rain possible as triple digit heat continues

The door is still open for a few Gulf showers to slide into Central Texas between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The prime area will be east of Austin late in the day.

Fundraiser for back-to-school hairstyles for kids at Austin shelters

Jenny Perez with Sonshine Braiding has started a GoFundMe to raise $3,000 and help about 30 kids and teens currently in care at SAFE Alliance's Austin shelters.

Human billboards part of TxDOT's 'Be Safe. Drive Smart' campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation is trying a new strategy in its latest campaign to grab the attention of drivers and pedestrians.

InfoWars producer, host take the stand in Alex Jones defamation trial

Karpova later said Jones has become stressed due to the lawsuit and has been negatively affected, including medically. That statement came back up during re-cross examination.

First positive West Nile mosquito pool reported in Travis County

Although no human cases have been identified at this time, APH says the positive mosquito pool indicates the virus is in the Travis County community.