Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.

Travis County, CAPCOG reach nearly 1.5M people using Warn Central Texas

Travis County and Capital Area Council of Governments have increased the number of cell phone devices they can reach using Warn Central Texas.

Westlake takes on McNeil in high school girls basketball playoffs

Round one of the high school girls basketball playoffs continues with Westlake playing McNeil and it was all Chaps early on.

Midland to headline NASCAR's EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at COTA

The pre-race Midland concert is free with any race ticket. The one-hour set at the Circuit of The Americas will start at 12:45 p.m. on March 27.

Upscale space Wax Myrtle's opens at Thompson Austin Hotel

Wax Myrtle's is a laid-back hideaway at the new Thompson Austin Hotel at 506 San Jacinto Boulevard in downtown Austin.

Austin police identify motorcyclist killed in crash on William Cannon

The crash, which involved a truck and a motorcyclist, happened at the intersection of Mopac and West William Cannon Drive in South Austin.

Texans with disabilities fear new restrictions on voting help could mean criminal charges at the polls

Disability rights advocates say the state has not provided enough guidance about the type of help people with disabilities can and cannot receive under new voting laws passed last year.

Southeast Austin auto-pedestrian crash leaves 1 person dead

Austin-Travis County EMS says one person has died after an auto-pedestrian crash near Montopolics and Riverside Drive.

APD body, dashboard camera feedback from community requested

Austin officials are asking the public's opinion on APD's rules related to how and when police officers use their body, dashboard camera equipment.

South Austin's La Mexicana Bakery closes doors after 32 years

The City of Austin is proclaiming February 16 "La Mexicana Bakery Day" in honor of Jesus Becerra who opened La Mexicana Bakery in 1990 on South 1st Street.

Man caught on camera slashing, puncturing tires in East Austin neighborhood arrested

A group of East Austin neighbors came together to find the man who slashed dozens of their car tires last Sunday. On Tuesday, APD found and arrested the tire slasher.

Austin Water director explains what led up to latest boil water notice

Austin City Council held a special-called meeting in regards to the latest boil water notice. It was an operations failure, not an infrastructure issue that led to the days-long boil water notice issued by Austin Water back on Feb. 5.

Thief breaks into Caspian Grill, AMZ Salon in Northwest Austin

The thief broke windows and entered both the Caspian Grill and AMZ Salon. The thief also stole money from the owners, forcing them to shut their doors on Valentine's Day.

Austin Energy employees reflect on Winter Storm Uri one year later

Texas was hit by a winter storm in February 2021 that left close to 250 people dead and had thousands of people without power for days. Austin Energy employees reflect on Winter Storm Ur and what they have learned.

Where can I get a COVID vaccine or booster shot in Travis County?

There’s still time to get up to date with your COVID vaccine or booster shot! Vaccines offer the best protection against infection during travel and gatherings.

Suspect arrested, charged for shooting woman at North Austin motel

Matthew Moreno has been arrested for the murder of Angela Fresquez. Angela was reportedly found with a gunshot wound near a dumpster behind a motel in North Austin.

TikTok content creator redefining Black travel and body inclusivity

Local Black travel blogger and influencer Jeff Jenkins is at the forefront of encouraging others who look like him to get out and travel.

Son arrested, accused of stabbing father to death in East Austin

The Austin Police Department has arrested Joshua McKinley for allegedly stabbing his father, Aaron McKinley Sr., to death on February 14 at a home on Tumbleweed Drive.

Austin City Council holds special Austin Water meeting

City officials held a special meeting in an attempt to rebuild trust with the city's water utility. It comes after a recent boil water notice.