‘Safe Outdoor Dogs Act’ goes into effect in Texas on Jan 18
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
Under the new law, for safety reasons, dog owners may no longer use chain restraints on outdoor dogs, though there are some restraints that are still allowed - like a cable tie-out.
New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
Austin police adds patrols to Jewish centers following Colleyville hostage situation
Saturdays are normally a day of rest for the Jewish community, but, this past Saturday, the world watched as several people were taken hostage at a synagogue in Colleyville.
Saturdays are normally a day of rest for the Jewish community, but, this past Saturday, the world watched as several people were taken hostage at a synagogue in Colleyville.
Mental health focus of Hi, How Are You Project's Happy Habit-A-Thon
The second edition of the Happy Habit-A-Thon kicks off on January 22 and will run for ten days through January 31.
The second edition of the Happy Habit-A-Thon kicks off on January 22 and will run for ten days through January 31.
Strong winds in Austin area contribute to multiple structure fires
Officials say when Austin is under red flag warnings, the winds create dangerous conditions.
Officials say when Austin is under red flag warnings, the winds create dangerous conditions.
Hit-and-run crash near downtown Austin leaves 3 injured
A person was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Two others were also taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
A person was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Two others were also taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
Celebratory MLK Jr Day events happening around the Austin area
Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
Austin apartment complex neglecting resident concerns over mold, safety issues
Residents of a North Austin apartment complex have been asking for help from management, but they have not been seen or heard from in weeks.
Residents of a North Austin apartment complex have been asking for help from management, but they have not been seen or heard from in weeks.
2 injured in two-vehicle rollover crash on I-35 near MLK
Only two of the four patients involved were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with potentially serious, but not expected to be life-threatening injuries.
Only two of the four patients involved were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with potentially serious, but not expected to be life-threatening injuries.
Houston man sentenced to 25 years in prison for SW Austin carjacking
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Austin under Red Flag warning, windy conditions present high fire risk
Central Texas is experiencing high wind speeds and dry conditions, which heighten the risk of fires. A Red Flag warning has been placed on the City of Austin.
Central Texas is experiencing high wind speeds and dry conditions, which heighten the risk of fires. A Red Flag warning has been placed on the City of Austin.
City of Austin activates cold weather shelter plan for Jan. 15
Those needing assistance are asked to report to the One Texas Center building between 6-8 p.m. tonight.
Those needing assistance are asked to report to the One Texas Center building between 6-8 p.m. tonight.
APH provides updates on omicron surge in Austin/Travis County
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
Austin Public Health names Adrienne Sturrup as new Director
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Expo Center drive-thru vaccine clinic canceled due to winter weather
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Paxton to fight Austin judge's ruling on Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Veronica Briseño named Assistant City Manager for City of Austin
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
Texas Secretary of State 'surprised' by mail-in ballot application rejections
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
Texas readies resources ahead of potentially dangerous weather conditions
The combination of strong winds over a landscape covered in freeze-cured grasses will support increased wildfire activity, according to TDEM.
The combination of strong winds over a landscape covered in freeze-cured grasses will support increased wildfire activity, according to TDEM.
City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open