Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports

The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.

Texas floods: Zilker Elementary families raising money for bike rack memorial for Cile Steward

Zilker Elementary families are coming together to honor one of their own who was lost in the deadly and devastating July 4th floods in Kerr County with a custom-made bike rack.

Body found on UT Austin campus near law school: UTPD

A body has been found on the University of Texas at Austin campus near the law school, according to the university police department.

Austin assisted living facility owner, former employees indicted in 2021 winter storm death

The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced indictments against Harvest Renaissance - Austin, LLC and two ex-employees in the death of 73-year-old Cynthia Pierce during the 2021 winter storm.

Austin police looking for 7 suspects in connection to car burglaries at parks

The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they said are connected to car burglaries at city parks. All the suspects have criminal histories.

Man accused of committing assaults near UT Austin campus released from jail

The man accused of committing several assaults at a time near the University of Texas at Austin campus back in April was released from the Travis County Jail on Wednesday.

Family of man killed on CapMetro bus speaks out, files lawsuit

The family of a man stabbed to death on a CapMetro bus is filing suit against the bus operator, who is accused of letting the suspect on even when he didn't pay.

Father killed in violent robbery; family launches petition against low bail for murder suspects

A father of nine was killed in a violent robbery in North Austin last month. Now his family is fighting for justice and calling on judges to not give low bail to murder suspects.

APD looking for 7 suspects connected to vehicle burglaries at city parks

The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they say are connected to a “concerning trend” in vehicle burglaries at city parks.

'Rainey Street Ripper': New study looks at deaths around Lady Bird Lake

Texas State University completed a study examining deaths that happened in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past couple of decades.