Ukrainian-born Austinite selling candles to raise money for her country
A Ukrainian-born Austin resident is raising money for Ukraine through candle sales as her family in Ukraine continues to face many unknowns.
A Ukrainian-born Austin resident is raising money for Ukraine through candle sales as her family in Ukraine continues to face many unknowns.
Austin man beats colon cancer, advocates for young adults to get screened
An Austin man was diagnosed with colon cancer in his 30s. After beating the cancer, he and his doctor are now advocating for others to get screened and stay aware.
An Austin man was diagnosed with colon cancer in his 30s. After beating the cancer, he and his doctor are now advocating for others to get screened and stay aware.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Mar. 18-21 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
APD officers seize gun, crack cocaine in downtown during proactive effort
Thirty-four grams of crack cocaine and a handgun were all seized by Austin police officers in the heart of Austin during the South by Southwest festival.
Thirty-four grams of crack cocaine and a handgun were all seized by Austin police officers in the heart of Austin during the South by Southwest festival.
Man shot, killed while riding motorcycle in Southeast Austin: APD
A man was shot while riding a motorcycle in the 6500 block of Porter Street Thursday afternoon, Austin police said. He later died from his injuries.
A man was shot while riding a motorcycle in the 6500 block of Porter Street Thursday afternoon, Austin police said. He later died from his injuries.
Jury awards professor $3M in discrimination suit against UT Austin
A jury has awarded a UT Austin professor $3 million after finding the school discriminated against her based on her sex and the fact she was pregnant.
A jury has awarded a UT Austin professor $3 million after finding the school discriminated against her based on her sex and the fact she was pregnant.
28 people moved from homeless camp to city-owned temporary bridge shelters
The City of Austin and partners helped 28 people move from the West Bouldin Creek area to temporarily bridge shelter. This is part of the second phase of the Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative.
The City of Austin and partners helped 28 people move from the West Bouldin Creek area to temporarily bridge shelter. This is part of the second phase of the Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative.
Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
Downtown Austin shooting leaves 2 people hurt, police investigating
Austin police are investigating a shooting that happened at 7th and Trinity.
Austin police are investigating a shooting that happened at 7th and Trinity.
Rodeo Austin returns after two years, features Melissa Etheridge's North American tour kickoff
After two years of cancellations, Rodeo Austin is back in full swing! Melissa Etheridge kicked off her North American tour at the rodeo Wednesday night.
After two years of cancellations, Rodeo Austin is back in full swing! Melissa Etheridge kicked off her North American tour at the rodeo Wednesday night.
North Austin shooting prompts Austin Police Association public safety notice
A public safety notice was announced as Austin Police officers worked a shooting in North Austin.
A public safety notice was announced as Austin Police officers worked a shooting in North Austin.
Zilker Vision Plan aims to enhance and restore Zilker park, community input needed
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
Austin NAACP questions why little information was released on Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder is questioning why little information has been released on WNBA player and Texas native Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia. He is calling for intensified pressure on state and national representatives.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg makes a stop in Austin
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stopped in Austin to spend time with Capital Metro and discuss Project Connect.
Texas’ traditionally sleepy school board races are suddenly attracting attention — and money
As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.
As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.
Texas readies additional resources to address increased fire weather conditions
High winds and low relative humidity have heightened the risk for wildfires in the western half of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
High winds and low relative humidity have heightened the risk for wildfires in the western half of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
TEA expands Teacher Vacancy Task Force to include more teachers
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force is being expanded by two dozen members, so the group includes an “equal representation” of teachers and administrators.
The Teacher Vacancy Task Force is being expanded by two dozen members, so the group includes an “equal representation” of teachers and administrators.
SXSW 2022: 'SoundCloud Next Wav' experiential event series
SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.
SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.
Neighbors in South Austin put up 'slow down' signs hoping drivers, city leaders will pay attention
Speeding on West Oltorf Street between South Lamar Boulevard and South First Street in South Austin is nothing new, but what is new are 100 signs urging drivers to “SLOW DOWN.”
Speeding on West Oltorf Street between South Lamar Boulevard and South First Street in South Austin is nothing new, but what is new are 100 signs urging drivers to “SLOW DOWN.”
Austin EMS crews speak on dangers of buying drugs off the street during SXSW
For emergency responders, SXSW has increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street.
For emergency responders, SXSW has increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street.