Smoke from illegal South Austin dump fire seen for miles

The Austin Fire Department responded to the scene of an illegal dump fire in the 2100 block of Brandt Road.

Victim identified in deadly stabbing in Downtown

The Austin Police Department says it is searching for at least one person in connection to a homicide in the downtown area.

Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion

The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.

Austin's Howler Brothers and Tiki Tatsu-Ya team up for collaboration

To celebrate their shared appreciation for Austin's vibrant and diverse cultures, the two brands have partnered to create a limited-edition, tiki-themed line of shirts, hats, and more.

Heat advisory for half of Central Texas, rain and relief on the way?

A Heat Advisory has been issued for half of Central Texas from noon to 8 p.m. today. The advisory means either the air temperature reaches 103º or the heat index gets to 108º.

South Austin shooting leaves 1 person dead

The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of South 1st and Oltorf.

Texas heat affecting how roofers do their jobs

Roofers are having to take longer breaks due to the Texas heat, and some jobs are lasting longer than usual.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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