Austin firefighters' new contract touts higher pay
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The four-year tentative agreement between the City of Austin and the Firefighters Association includes immediate pay raises and a move to a reduced work week, pending ratification and City Council approval.

Austin firefighters' new contract touts higher pay, shorter shifts to attract recruits

The four-year tentative agreement between the City of Austin and the Firefighters Association includes immediate pay raises and a move to a reduced work week, pending ratification and City Council approval.

The Mission Continues gives back to Austin elementary school

This month, The Mission Continues, a veteran's volunteer group, embarked on a day of service to honor 9/11 by giving back to their community.

Suspect identified in Austin's 1991 yogurt shop murders

The suspect in connection to the 1991 “I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" murder case has been identified.

City of Austin in its final stages of relocating controversial homeless center

​The City of Austin is in its final stages of relocating its Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which has long been under scrutiny from the community. However, the proposed new location is also facing some pushback.

Austin Animal Center no longer required to notify APA! before spaying pregnant animals

Austin City Council voted to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay pregnant animals without contacting a rescue organization first. This is to help with overcrowding and budget issues.

New indoor music venue breaks ground in Southeast Austin

A state-of-the-art indoor music venue is coming to Southeast Austin. City leaders, organizers, and the movers and shakers helping to make this all happen gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.

19 people arrested after APD investigation into North Austin 'hotspots'

Nineteen people were arrested after an extensive investigation into seven high-crime areas, also known as “hotspots," in North Austin.

Travis County first responders will soon have access to new bulletproof vests

First responders in Travis County can expect to see some upgrades. New funding means those first on scene will have access to bulletproof vests.

New emergency rules for hemp products containing THC

Commissioners with TABC passed emergency regulations to restrict the sale of hemp products that contain THC. The action is in response to the executive order issued by Gov. Abbott earlier this month.

City of Austin wants feedback on design options for 6th Street

The City of Austin wants your opinion on what 6th Street should look like in the future. It's part of an effort to revitalize the street.

Gym locker thefts: Police seeing rise in reports

A gym-goer in Austin is warning others about what happened to him as Austin police officers say they're seeing a rise in reports of this crime too.

I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: Driver indicted on 22 charges

A Travis County grand jury has indicted the driver at the center of a deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in March on 22 charges, including five counts of manslaughter.