100 Club of Central Texas activates fund for injured Mustang Ridge officer

Officer Jason Payne was riding on his motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession when the collision occurred, according to Mustang Ridge Police Chief Leonard Cantu.

Austin invited to celebrate Joan Means Khabele at Barton Springs Pool on April 9

Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.

Homeless encampments continue to pop up around Austin, despite law

When the ban was reinstated, Austin implemented a four-phase plan to clean up homeless camps. Within a few months of that plan, many public encampments were cleaned up, but, almost one year later, the tents are back and the city says it is a resource issue.

Missing 27-year-old woman found, says APD

27-year-old Kaili Masters was last seen on March 26 in the 7800 block of N. Lamar Boulevard. APD said Thursday she had been found.

Photos of car that swerved, struck bicyclist on Riverside Drive released

Nicolas Gardiner had been riding his bike when a white vehicle "intentionally swerved and struck him", says APD. The incident was caught on video by a fellow bicyclist.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler cleared by doctor after catching COVID

Austin Mayor Steve Adler had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, according to the city. He has now been cleared by his doctor and Austin Public Health.

Another day of high winds fueling critical fire weather conditions

Extremely dry conditions and strong winds are the perfect combination for wildfires to grow and spread rapidly if any were to ignite.

How do I navigate TSA check-in lines at Austin-Bergstrom?

Let's take a look at what it takes to get through security at AUS and what passengers can do to streamline the process.

Comedy festival Moontower Just For Laughs Austin has new name, same vibe

More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.

TxDOT: Traffic deaths in work zones rising, drivers urged to slow down

TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and exercise care when traveling through highway construction areas following the rise in traffic deaths in work zones.

FC Austin Elite kicks off season aiming to inspire, grow soccer community

Central Texas' pro-am women's soccer team, FC Austin Elite, is kicking off its eighth season. Aside from winning, the club's biggest goal is to inspire fans to support women's soccer.

South Austin residents fed up with trash at Mary Moore Searight Park

Residents nearby the South Austin park Marymoore Searight are frustrated due to how much trash is piling up in the public areas.

Strong winds bring huge spike of oak pollen to Austin

With the drought ongoing, very low humidity, and gusty winds, the fire danger is reaching very high levels. Please no outdoor burning and if you see smoke report it immediately.

Jaime Padron, APD officer killed in line of duty, remembered 10 years later

Senior Police Officer Jaime Padron died on April 6, 2012, while responding to a disturbance inside a North Austin Walmart and attempting to make an arrest.

Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center open for face-to-face IRS help on April 9

The Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center is following CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and attendees will be required to wear face masks and social distance.