Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Feb. 18-21 around Travis County

Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.

AFD responds to 4 significant fires in the past 24 hours

The Austin Fire Department said firefighters responded to four significant fires in the past 24 hours.

Indicted APD officers to be placed on administrative leave

Nineteen Austin police officers who have been indicted on charges stemming from the May 2020 racial justice protests will be placed on administrative leave.

2022 Quest for Texas Best competition: How to enter a submission

H-E-B has issued a Texas-wide call for entries into the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted February 23rd through April 7th.

East Austin apartment building fire injures 7, including 3 children

AFD says it has changed the cause of the fire at the complex on Reagan Hill Drive to “undetermined” until investigators can rule out additional possibilities.

IRS Austin Tax Processing Center to stay open, will not close in 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will halt the planned 2024 closure of the IRS Austin Tax Processing Center. The center is one of three remaining IRS facilities which process paper returns.

Austin-Travis County COVID numbers trending downward, APH provides update

Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.

F1 signs agreement with COTA to keep race in Austin until 2026

Circuit of the Americas has announced a five-year extension with Formula 1, ensuring the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin.

Austin City Council approves external audit for city’s water utility

Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.

Drive-by shooting caught on camera in Northwest Austin neighborhood

Residents of a normally quiet Northwest Austin neighborhood are rattled after what appeared to be a drive-by shooting that took place Tuesday evening.

Austin Police Department looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run

APD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an SUV driver that fled the scene after being involved in a collision that killed a motorcyclist.

City of Austin facilities to close for Presidents Day on Feb. 21, 2022

City of Austin administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents Day.

Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez running for Congress in 35th District

Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.

City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court

Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.

Austin City Council votes to rename Confederate Avenue to honor Maggie Mayes

The Austin City Council voted to rename Confederate Avenue in Old West Austin to honor Maggie Mayes, who founded the freedmen community's first school.