Texas AG Ken Paxton defeats George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Ken Paxton began by offering his condolences to the victims and their families in the deadly Uvalde school shooting, but then went on to declare victory in the runoff race.
Ken Paxton began by offering his condolences to the victims and their families in the deadly Uvalde school shooting, but then went on to declare victory in the runoff race.
Wayne Christian secures GOP nomination for another term on commission regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry
Christian beat Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after she accused him of corruption during the campaign.
Christian beat Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after she accused him of corruption during the campaign.
Advocates call for homeless support permanent housing complex in Hancock neighborhood
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
Ken Paxton successfully fends off George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
#RideLikeMo: Cycling community honors Moriah Wilson following tragic death
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Texas
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather for much of the northern half of the Austin viewing area and slight risk for severe weather for the remainder.
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather for much of the northern half of the Austin viewing area and slight risk for severe weather for the remainder.
Search continues for Texas woman accused in cyclist's death
Moriah Wilson, 25, was found dead May 11, and Austin police issued a murder warrant for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, last week.
Moriah Wilson, 25, was found dead May 11, and Austin police issued a murder warrant for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, last week.
5 things to watch during 2022 Texas’ primary runoffs
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Austin street noodle brand Chop Chop encouraging positive AAPI connections
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
CapMetro names Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
Enhanced risk of severe weather in parts of Central Texas
Small and moderate hail and lots of lightning are possible. Parts of Central Texas from Austin to the Hill Country have been upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight.
Small and moderate hail and lots of lightning are possible. Parts of Central Texas from Austin to the Hill Country have been upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight.
AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Austin Bouldering Project
ABP and Austin Food Adventures have partnered up to host an AAPI Fest on Saturday, May 28 at ABP's Springdale location.
ABP and Austin Food Adventures have partnered up to host an AAPI Fest on Saturday, May 28 at ABP's Springdale location.
New training classes coming to APD Training Academy
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD's police chief, former chief now part of grand jury review into police actions during May 2020 protests
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
Murdered cyclist Moriah Wilson's family releases statement as manhunt for suspect Kaitlin Armstrong persists
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
Suspect in custody after two shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
Barton Springs Pool to resume normal Monday operations starting Memorial Day
There are currently a total of 234 lifeguards on staff. This is 31.2% of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools, according to the City of Austin.
There are currently a total of 234 lifeguards on staff. This is 31.2% of the 750 lifeguards needed to operate city pools, according to the City of Austin.
Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong sought after California cyclist shot to death in possible love triangle
Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.
Last week, police issued an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly killed Moriah Wilson at an East Austin apartment on May 11.
Businesses that help employees get abortions could be next target of Texas lawmakers
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.
Fourteen GOP legislators warned Lyft that they’d seek to ban companies that pay for abortions from doing business in Texas. The extent of support for the idea is unclear.
Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton
Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Not many people charged with felony crimes go seven years without ever standing trial. One of them is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.