Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 of COVID-19 risk-based guidelines
While COVID-19 infections are declining, Austin-Travis County officials are still encouraging mask-wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated.
While COVID-19 infections are declining, Austin-Travis County officials are still encouraging mask-wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated.
Winter weather road conditions: Multiple crashes in Austin area
Freezing rain is leaving a thin layer of ice that is making roads slippery and dangerous in some spots.
Freezing rain is leaving a thin layer of ice that is making roads slippery and dangerous in some spots.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Greg Casar, State Rep Eddie Rodriguez talks about campaign
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar has been making waves and headlines after announcing his run for U.S Congress, representing Texas' 35th district.
Austin dad creates 'Wordle Junior' for 9-year-old daughter
An Austinite created Wordle Junior, a much easier version of the hit game Wordle. He created the game to enjoy it more with his 9-year-old daughter.
An Austinite created Wordle Junior, a much easier version of the hit game Wordle. He created the game to enjoy it more with his 9-year-old daughter.
Ice on Southeast Austin overpass strands 10 vehicles on flyover
Ten vehicles were stuck on a flyover in Southeast Austin due to ice on the overpass.
Ten vehicles were stuck on a flyover in Southeast Austin due to ice on the overpass.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Austin police identify suspect wanted for fatal hit-and-run
Zelibanos Mekuria Sean had pulled over to help another driver who had been involved in a single-vehicle crash. When he got out of his car, he was struck by a white Ford F-150.
Zelibanos Mekuria Sean had pulled over to help another driver who had been involved in a single-vehicle crash. When he got out of his car, he was struck by a white Ford F-150.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Texas Gov. Abbott floats clemency for indicted Austin police officers
In his first public statement on the indictments, Abbott said Wednesday that officers “should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted”.
In his first public statement on the indictments, Abbott said Wednesday that officers “should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted”.
Survey on APD policies being offered at Austin Public Library
Austin residents can stop by any Austin Public Library location to take a survey on APD's camera equipment policies.
Austin residents can stop by any Austin Public Library location to take a survey on APD's camera equipment policies.
City of Austin hiring lifeguards starting at $15 an hour
Austin Parks and Recreation says there are currently 95 lifeguards on staff, but they need around 650 to open summer pools for the 2022 swim season.
Austin Parks and Recreation says there are currently 95 lifeguards on staff, but they need around 650 to open summer pools for the 2022 swim season.
Winter Weather Advisory for Central Texas, freezing rain possible
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until noon on February 24. Light freezing rain is likely tonight and could lead to slippery spots on elevated roads. Drivers are being encouraged to check road conditions on drivetexas.org.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until noon on February 24. Light freezing rain is likely tonight and could lead to slippery spots on elevated roads. Drivers are being encouraged to check road conditions on drivetexas.org.
ACC, Austin company partner to build new drone, train students
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Zpryme is creating an advanced sensing drone at the ACC IMPACT Lab. The drone offers enhanced camera technology to help reduce and better predict the impact of severe weather events.
Ukrainians living in Central Texas worry about loved ones overseas
As tensions heat up with Russia and Ukraine, those born in Ukraine who now live in Central Texas are watching the events with a close eye.
As tensions heat up with Russia and Ukraine, those born in Ukraine who now live in Central Texas are watching the events with a close eye.
Missing endangered man found safe in Austin
Austin police have found a missing endangered man Tuesday night. Police said 40-year-old Bradley Lemming was found safe.
Austin police have found a missing endangered man Tuesday night. Police said 40-year-old Bradley Lemming was found safe.
Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.
19 APD officers each charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault
Nearly two years after protests erupted in the streets of Austin in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd, 40 pages of indictments were released late Tuesday — charging 19 Austin Police Department officers each with two counts of aggravated assault.
Nearly two years after protests erupted in the streets of Austin in May 2020 following the death of George Floyd, 40 pages of indictments were released late Tuesday — charging 19 Austin Police Department officers each with two counts of aggravated assault.
City of Austin hosting virtual community job fair on Feb. 23
The City of Austin will host a virtual community job fair that will showcase a wide variety of city job opportunities available to people who are willing and able to work.
The City of Austin will host a virtual community job fair that will showcase a wide variety of city job opportunities available to people who are willing and able to work.
Virtual meeting being held to discuss CROWN Act in Austin community
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Austin City Council has directed the city manager to work with civil rights organizations on further recommendations for the CROWN Act and for the Civil Rights Office.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.