Search for 32-year-old in Austin who may be in danger

Rico Michael Joseph Manalang's father was pronounced deceased about 3 hours after he was seen with him, and his death is being investigated as suspicious.

Missing 80-year-old Austin woman has been found, is safe

Arminda Guerra has reportedly been found and is safe. Police had been concerned after she drove her car to go shopping and never returned home.

North Austin shooting suspect arrested, charged with 1st degree murder

Edgar Alejandro Barahona has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Juan Carlos Loarca-Villatoro and Heliodoro Arias-Flores.

The Trail Foundation seeks artists for floating wetlands project

Three artists will be paid $5,000 to collaborate on the design and installation of floating wetlands on Lady Bird Lake in spring 2022.

Jose "Chito" Vela wins Austin City Council District 4 seat

"I am so grateful and humbled by the results. Thanks to the voters who put their faith and trust in me," Jose 'Chito' Vela said after he won.

City of Austin temporarily suspends large brush and bulk collection

These suspensions are reportedly due to staffing shortages related to COVID and difficulty filling open vacancies, according to Austin Resource Recovery (ARR).

Utility scammers targeting City of Austin customers with scam calls

The scam artists are calling and telling them their utility bill is past due and that their utilities will be shut off if they don’t make an immediate payment.

Austin police cadets join Chief Chacon for traditional Chief's Run

66 cadets joined APD Chief Joseph Chacon and APD assistant chiefs for the traditional run that ended at the State Capitol Peace Officers Memorial.

Transient suspect wanted for December Manor murder arrested in Austin

The Austin Police Department says it has taken Christopher Isaiah Martinez, 25, into custody for the December 14 deadly shooting of 25-year-old Jose Cruz Rivera.

Search for pick-up truck connected to SW Austin road rage shooting

Detectives believe the truck is a 2019 to 2022 white Dodge Ram 1500. Police say the truck has damage along the right side of the truck.

Austin ISD is considering closing schools for two Fridays in the spring

To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration is proposing to close schools on two Fridays this spring.

TxDOT’s latest I-35 plans include lowering lanes, deck plazas

After a public meeting in August, minor changes were made to the two existing proposals: Alternative 2 and Alternative 3.

Election results for special election for Austin City Council District Four

Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.

Austin police conducting training exercise at Barton Creek Mall

The first exercise will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 and the training will conclude around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, according to police.

Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old, Austin police search for suspect

Police say the victim was talking home from a friend's house when a man grabbed the victim from behind and forcefully attempted to pull the victim backward.

Austin's Texas French Bread bakery and bistro destroyed by fire

According to its website, Texas French Bread has been open since 1981 and serves freshly-baked bread, pastries, and desserts from scratch.

No water at most of Northeast Early College High School due to leak

Austin ISD says it's not clear when water will be running again throughout the school but some sections do have water including the band hall, theater, and the 500 wing.

Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report

Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

East Austin SWAT situation ends peacefully, suspect in custody

The SWAT situation began after a person called and said they were being threatened by another person with a handgun, according to Austin police.