Lake Travis boat fire critically injures 3, police are investigating
The boat fire happened at the private marina on Lake Travis near 5931 Hi Line Road just after midnight Sunday.
Woman killed at north Austin encampment, police say
Police are looking for a suspect in the death of a woman at an encampment in north Austin on Friday.
Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery Commission after banning retail couriers
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
I-35 expansion: MLK Bridge in downtown to shut down nightly on April 25-26
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on I-35 in downtown will be shut down to traffic nightly from April 25-26.
Father who drowned at Emma Long Park on Easter Sunday remembered
Angel Sarvarin, 30, had come to Austin to work and send money to his family.
Austin IRS employees exposed to 'unknown substance' from packages: APD
The IRS building in South Austin has been given the all-clear after a package with an unknown substance was found on Friday.
Measles in Texas: Second case reported in Travis County
Another measles case is being investigated in Travis County.
Man gets 8 years in prison for shooting, killing another man during argument
A Travis County jury has convicted a man for shooting and killing another man during an argument in east Riverside in March 2024.
1 killed in North Austin crash, road closed for investigation: police
The Austin Police Department is investigating a fatal crash this morning. Drivers are advised to expect delays in the area due to the investigation.
Texas House passes bill restricting HOA fines for brown lawns
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
Austin's marijuana decriminalization ordinance overturned by appeals court
A Texas appeals court has temporarily struck down an ordinance to eliminate penalties for low-level marijuana possession in the city of Austin.
Austin ISD board votes on termination of beloved former Ann Richards principal
Austin ISD is voting on the future of the beloved former principal of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
Austin ISD responds to TEA's school ratings
The Texas Education Agency has released its ratings for school districts across the state. Districts like Austin ISD say the ratings don't accurately reflect student success due to a shift in standards.
Austin weather: Scattered showers and storms in Central Texas
Keep an eye on the sky! The highest rain totals and marginal risk of severe storms will stay across our northern counties.
Texas releases ratings for schools, districts. See how your district scored
How does your school district rank among schools in our area? See the list.
Blue-green algae back at Red Bud Isle
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in Austin, with "significant amounts" found at Red Bud Isle.
Austin mortuary employee accused of experimenting on corpses, filing fraudulent death certificates
A North Austin mortuary employee is now facing multiple felonies in connection with alleged “experiments" on corpses and fraudulently-obtained death certificates.
Austin police looking for man who pulled gun during fight
Police are looking for a man who pulled a gun during a fight in an Austin parking lot.