Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.
City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.
Suspect in custody after pointing gun at police near University of Texas campus
Officials say a non-UT student allegedly pointed a gun at four UT students in the 2400 block of Pearl Street.
Officials say a non-UT student allegedly pointed a gun at four UT students in the 2400 block of Pearl Street.
Paddleboarders help rescue pilot who crashed small plane in Lady Bird Lake
Around 2 p.m., the small plane crashed into the lake. Viewer pictures showed the aircraft sinking into the water.
Around 2 p.m., the small plane crashed into the lake. Viewer pictures showed the aircraft sinking into the water.
Group connected to Austin robbery spree arrested after victim shoots suspect
Four teens connected to a string of robberies in the Austin area have been arrested.
Four teens connected to a string of robberies in the Austin area have been arrested.
City of Austin implementing new way to deter Zebra Mussels from water treatment plants
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
A new system to deter Zebra Mussels from Austin's water treatment plants will be implemented by next year.
3 officers on administrative leave following deadly North Austin shooting
The incident was captured on body-worn camera and dash-camera video, according to APD.
The incident was captured on body-worn camera and dash-camera video, according to APD.
Austin CBD business owner donates money, free products to veterans
The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.
The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
Travis County grand jury clears Austin police officer in use of force case
The Travis County Special Grand Jury did not return an indictment for an Austin police officer after an officer-involved shooting in October 2021.
The Travis County Special Grand Jury did not return an indictment for an Austin police officer after an officer-involved shooting in October 2021.
Missing Austin 11-year-old found safe
Austin police have found a missing 11-year-old girl from North Austin.
Austin police have found a missing 11-year-old girl from North Austin.
Game Warden pilot hospitalized after crashing plane into Lady Bird Lake
Texas Parks and Wildlife says one of their Game Warden pilots was the person controlling this aircraft, and he was the only occupant on board.
Texas Parks and Wildlife says one of their Game Warden pilots was the person controlling this aircraft, and he was the only occupant on board.
Man robs victim with knife near UT Campus: UTPD
The suspect was last seen traveling north on Guadalupe Street away from the UT main campus.
The suspect was last seen traveling north on Guadalupe Street away from the UT main campus.
1 killed in rollover crash in North Austin
The Austin Police Department says the single-vehicle crash happened in the 8100 block of North Capital of Texas Highway northbound on June 16 at around 11:51 a.m.
The Austin Police Department says the single-vehicle crash happened in the 8100 block of North Capital of Texas Highway northbound on June 16 at around 11:51 a.m.
Kaitlin Armstrong manhunt: New York campsite linked to suspect in Austin cyclist love triangle slaying
Kaitlin Armstrong is wanted on an arrest warrant out of Austin, Texas, in connection with the May 11 shooting death of Moriah 'Mo' Wilson.
Kaitlin Armstrong is wanted on an arrest warrant out of Austin, Texas, in connection with the May 11 shooting death of Moriah 'Mo' Wilson.
Air quality to be impacted as Sahara dust cloud comes to Texas
The good news is that the dust clouds make for some amazing sunsets but the bad news it that they also cause hazy days and most importantly, bad air quality.
The good news is that the dust clouds make for some amazing sunsets but the bad news it that they also cause hazy days and most importantly, bad air quality.
Cap Metro's leading plan for The Drag would eliminate car traffic
The stretch of Guadalupe between 22nd and 29th Street near the University of Texas is part of the proposed 20-mile Orange Line light rail system.
The stretch of Guadalupe between 22nd and 29th Street near the University of Texas is part of the proposed 20-mile Orange Line light rail system.
Temperatures return to triple digits after brief dip into 90s
This will be the 11th triple-digit day and 22nd straight day in a row with highs warmer than average.
This will be the 11th triple-digit day and 22nd straight day in a row with highs warmer than average.
Austin Animal Center leadership responds after doubts cast on operations
In an eight to one vote, with two abstaining, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission voted that they are not confident in the Austin Animal Center's leadership.
In an eight to one vote, with two abstaining, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission voted that they are not confident in the Austin Animal Center's leadership.
Pro golfer, former MasterChef finalist now trains the next generation of Austin golfers
“I never shy away from business opportunities, and if there’s a way to continue pushing golf and food together, I think it’s great and Austin’s definitely a city to do that in," he said.
“I never shy away from business opportunities, and if there’s a way to continue pushing golf and food together, I think it’s great and Austin’s definitely a city to do that in," he said.