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.
Body of missing swimmer at Lake Travis recovered
Austin-Travis County EMS recovered the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Travis Wednesday afternoon.
Austin-Travis County EMS recovered the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Travis Wednesday afternoon.
Austin teen killed in shooting identified, police search for person of interest
Police say 15-year-old Quade Goode was shot to death near the Copperfield Trails located in the 1400 block of Blakeney Lane.
Police say 15-year-old Quade Goode was shot to death near the Copperfield Trails located in the 1400 block of Blakeney Lane.
Central Texas remains under Excessive Heat Warning, record highs possible
Today will be the 40th time in the 100s so far this Summer. Much of Central Texas is still under a Heat Warning until 9 p.m.
Today will be the 40th time in the 100s so far this Summer. Much of Central Texas is still under a Heat Warning until 9 p.m.
Austin summer camp helps children dealing with the loss of a loved one
Just like any other summer camp, the campers love everything they get to do at Camp Red Bird, but this camp is not just any summer camp. Camp Red Bird is for kids going through loss.
Just like any other summer camp, the campers love everything they get to do at Camp Red Bird, but this camp is not just any summer camp. Camp Red Bird is for kids going through loss.
141 DWI arrests made during 2022 Fourth of July Enforcement Initiative
The Austin Police Department and TxDOT focus on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways, and waterways of Austin.
The Austin Police Department and TxDOT focus on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways, and waterways of Austin.
Austin police ask for information about 2013 homicide cold case
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for any information regarding a cold case on 36-year-old Roberto Robby Reyna who was found shot to death in 2013.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for any information regarding a cold case on 36-year-old Roberto Robby Reyna who was found shot to death in 2013.
North Austin team headed to t-ball world series in Louisiana
The Austin Diamondbacks are made up of five and six-year-olds who have been fundraising and practicing for the big game
The Austin Diamondbacks are made up of five and six-year-olds who have been fundraising and practicing for the big game
Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central Texas
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Warning until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will head for 106 with feels like temps nearing 110 to 113 for several hours this afternoon.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Warning until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will head for 106 with feels like temps nearing 110 to 113 for several hours this afternoon.
Number of wilderness, water rescues in Austin increases
Fire and EMS officials want to remind the public that these rescues put them at risk as well. And while they'll always answer the call, they ask that you be prepared when you're heading out to enjoy nature.
Fire and EMS officials want to remind the public that these rescues put them at risk as well. And while they'll always answer the call, they ask that you be prepared when you're heading out to enjoy nature.
Project Connect hosts groundbreaking for new MetroRail station at Q2 Stadium
The McKalla Station will be a regional rail transit station located on the east side of Q2 Stadium on Delta Drive.
The McKalla Station will be a regional rail transit station located on the east side of Q2 Stadium on Delta Drive.
SWAT standoff in East Austin, 1 person in custody
The incident happened on Sweeney Lane near Manor Road. It started when police got a call about an aggravated assault at about 8:15 p.m. on July 17.
The incident happened on Sweeney Lane near Manor Road. It started when police got a call about an aggravated assault at about 8:15 p.m. on July 17.
Heat advisory in most of Central Texas as triple digit heats continue
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory from 2 to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory from 2 to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow.
Bolm Road mural represents stories of Govalle neighborhood
Fence repairs, landscaping, and tons of paint turned the Bolm Road retaining wall into a masterpiece.
Fence repairs, landscaping, and tons of paint turned the Bolm Road retaining wall into a masterpiece.
List of fun things to do on hot summer days in Austin
Looking for a fun place to cool off around Austin this summer? Check out this list of summer activities.
Looking for a fun place to cool off around Austin this summer? Check out this list of summer activities.
Austin ISD holding another job fair for multiple department July 21
Austin ISD is hosting another job fair for multiple departments this week.
Austin ISD is hosting another job fair for multiple departments this week.
Austin city manager proposes 2022-23 budget to address staffing shortage, sustain public services
The Austin City Council will have the opportunity to review and initiate amendments to the proposed budget before final adoption.
The Austin City Council will have the opportunity to review and initiate amendments to the proposed budget before final adoption.
Fire at south Austin building causes $600K in damage
AFD responded to the fire at a single-story commercial building in the 200 block of W. Stassney Lane overnight.
AFD responded to the fire at a single-story commercial building in the 200 block of W. Stassney Lane overnight.