Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
UT Austin students protest President Trump's Higher Education Compact
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
President Trump is asking UT to make some major changes to school policy. It's all part of the president's higher education compact. In response, UT students marched to push back against the president's request.
'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
The city of Austin is transforming how it responds to mental health crises. A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.
2 men from Mexico arrested in connection to North Austin murder
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
Two people who came into the United States illegally have been arrested in connection to a murder.
CapMetro swears in RenEarl Bowie as police chief
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
The CapMetro Transit Police Department has sworn in a new chief, RenEarl Bowie.
Austin, Travis County under disaster declarations due to wildfire risk
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires.
F1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin until 2034
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
F1’s U.S. Grand Prix will stay in Austin for the next nine years after a new contract was announced.
"No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Massive "No Kings" rallies erupt nationwide in protest of Trump Administration
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Millions of people participated in "No Kings" rallies nationwide to protest the Trump Administration's policies, with the vast majority of the over 2,000 marches remaining peaceful despite political warnings.
Search for missing swimmer in Lake Travis
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis is now a recovery mission.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis is now a recovery mission.
Austin 'No Kings' protests: Demonstrations take place
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.
Austin's 'No Kings' protest to take place in downtown
Thousands of protesters will take to the streets nationwide, including right here in Central Texas. It's part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.
Thousands of protesters will take to the streets nationwide, including right here in Central Texas. It's part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.
Austin serial killer Raul Meza is no longer being investigated for any other murders: APD
Austin police are no longer investigating serial killer Raul Meza for any other murders in Austin.
Austin police are no longer investigating serial killer Raul Meza for any other murders in Austin.
Austin ISD holds online meeting with parents over draft consolidation plan
Austin ISD parents jumped online for a virtual Q&A session Thursday with district leaders as the district faces a more than $19.7 million shortfall and the possibility of the TEA taking over if the district doesn’t get a grip on things.
Austin ISD parents jumped online for a virtual Q&A session Thursday with district leaders as the district faces a more than $19.7 million shortfall and the possibility of the TEA taking over if the district doesn’t get a grip on things.
"No Kings" protest planned for Saturday; Gov. Abbott plans to deploy troopers, National Guard
Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country including here in Austin for the “No Kings” protest opposing the Trump administration.
Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country including here in Austin for the “No Kings” protest opposing the Trump administration.
Austin Firefighters Association petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing in city charter
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin; police provide new details
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.