UT Austin ranks among top 4 public universities for graduate school programs

UT Austin is one of only four public universities with 50 or more specialties ranked in the top 10 in the nation in US News & World Report's latest Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Austin 2nd in nation when it comes to rising rents

According to Redfin, between January 2021 and January 2022, rents in Austin surged by an average of 35% percent. That's second only to Portland, Oregon which saw a 39% increase.

Mayor Steve Adler tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.

2 killed, 1 critically injured in multiple auto-pedestrian crashes overnight in Austin

ATCEMS is urging drivers to always be aware of their surroundings when they get behind the wheel, and limit distractions after three separate auto-pedestrian crashes overnight.

Missing 39-year-old Austin woman located by APD

APD has located 39-year-old Belen Ayala, who went missing from North Austin on March 25, 2022.

Cyclists push for safety following hit-and-run in South Austin

After a cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run in South Austin, other cyclists are pushing for the city to make safety improvements.

Red Flag Warning issued for Central Texas

A red flag warning is issued when fire conditions reach a certain criteria where fire rapid or explosive spread is possible. The NWS has issued one for our area.

Austin Parks and Recreation uses April Fools joke to bring awareness to water safety

Austin PARD says sparking water swimming pools are coming to the city this summer. April Fools! The department's joke aims to bring awareness to downing prevention and water safety.

APD looking for white car involved in East Austin crash that killed pedestrian

The vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, with no license plates on the front of the vehicle and possibly paper tags.

Austin ISD pays more than $700M in recapture payments for 2020-21

Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.

Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3

Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS

Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.

City of Austin facing lifeguard, city worker shortages going into summer

The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.

Austin YMCA looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors for summer

The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.

Caught on camera: Austin bicyclist hit by car in hit-and-run

"Please tell me you got that on camera," the injured cyclist said after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on Riverside Drive in South Austin.