Texas Winter Storm: What Austin area can expect

A very strong arctic cold front will move through Central Texas by Thursday morning and continue possibly into the afternoon, residents should take steps now to prepare.

APH closing all COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites Feb. 3 and 4

Austin Public Health is closing all COVID-19 testing and vaccine sites on Thursday and Friday due to forecasted wintry weather.

Travis County in 'dire need' of poll workers for Texas election

Do you want to be a poll worker? 229 spots still need to be filled for early voting and 364 spots still need to be filled for the March 1 Primary Election.

Abbott: The highest demand for power will be on Friday

Severe winter weather is expected later this week. Texas Governor Abbott spoke about what the state has done to prepare since the deadly winter storm in February 2021.

Austin police identify pedestrian killed on Ed Bluestein Blvd

Carlos Villela, 56, was reportedly in the roadway when he was struck by a Ford Raptor. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff seeking descendants of people of color to participate in vision project

The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff is calling for descendants of people of color buried in the Oakwood Cemetery to participate in a vision session with Oakwood’s Historic Preservation and Archaeology project specialists.

Tenants’ rights resolutions will be heard at Austin City Council this week

Austin City Council members joined advocates and renters for a press conference announcing tenants’ rights resolutions being heard at council this Thursday.

Austin remembers Dr. Dodson, pediatrician killed in hostage situation one year ago

In 2021, four employees at the Children's Medical Group were held hostage by a terminally ill man. Everyone was able to escape except for Dr. Dodson, who was shot by the hostage-taker.

Joe Rogan and Spotify: How COVID-19 backlash could impact platform

Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.

Man caught trespassing at Mansfield Dam, climbed through secure fencing

A Travis County affidavit states that a 26-year-old man trespassed and climbed through multiple fences and security gates to reach the top of Mansfield Dam.

Winter storm preparation begins, TxDOT treating Austin roads

TxDOT has started treating Austin roads with de-icing materials as winter weather is expected to make it's way through Central Texas soon.

Suspect arrested for 2021 homicide at northeast Austin Walmart

Ronald Bryant has been arrested for the murder of Jose Vasquez, after shooting him in a Northeast Austin Walmart parking lot in November 2021.

Texans can skip the DMV line, use Texas by Texas (TxT)

Texas by Texas (TxT) is a new digital assistant that helps Texans manage and complete transactions for state government services.