Free COVID-19 testing at select Austin Community College campuses
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
Most COVID deaths in Austin-Travis County include chronic conditions
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
New Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Chief announced
Robert Luckritz has been chosen as the next ATCEMS Chief and will begin his new duties on March 14.
Robert Luckritz has been chosen as the next ATCEMS Chief and will begin his new duties on March 14.
Water boil notice impacting Austin restaurants, schools
Restaurants aren’t the only ones affected by the boil water notice in Austin, schools in the area have also taken action.
Restaurants aren’t the only ones affected by the boil water notice in Austin, schools in the area have also taken action.
Arizona volleyball team mourns the loss of player killed in Austin crash
An Arizona volleyball team is mourning the death of Alexa Cruz after she was killed in a car crash heading to the Austin Convention Center for a tournament.
An Arizona volleyball team is mourning the death of Alexa Cruz after she was killed in a car crash heading to the Austin Convention Center for a tournament.
APD's 911 communication center is behind on calls; commissioner proposes solution
Even with the non-emergency call center, the 911 call center is still overwhelmed, and Austin Police Lt. Ken Murphy, who heads up the emergency communications division, says the problem is staffing.
Even with the non-emergency call center, the 911 call center is still overwhelmed, and Austin Police Lt. Ken Murphy, who heads up the emergency communications division, says the problem is staffing.
COVID-19 numbers in Texas are improving
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Water crisis continues in Austin as medical experts issue their own warning
The crisis began over the weekend at the Ullrich water treatment plant. Officials say human error caused a high level of turbidity.
The crisis began over the weekend at the Ullrich water treatment plant. Officials say human error caused a high level of turbidity.
North Austin car dealership fire suspect arrested, faces arson charge
The Austin Fire Department says Hector Anthony Rodriguez is charged with arson for the fire at the San Fernando Motors in North Austin on February 6.
The Austin Fire Department says Hector Anthony Rodriguez is charged with arson for the fire at the San Fernando Motors in North Austin on February 6.
South Austin fire possibly intentionally set, AFD investigates
The cause of a fire at a vacant house on St. Elmo Road at Lucksinger Lane, just east of South Congress in South Austin, could potentially be arson.
The cause of a fire at a vacant house on St. Elmo Road at Lucksinger Lane, just east of South Congress in South Austin, could potentially be arson.
Austin community comes together to raise dough for Texas French Bread
Local Austin businesses held a bake sale to benefit Texas French Bread after the bakery was destroyed in a fire in January.
Local Austin businesses held a bake sale to benefit Texas French Bread after the bakery was destroyed in a fire in January.
Austinites gather for 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off on South Congress
A large crowd turned out for the 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off that benefits the nonprofit Free Lunch, which tackles food insecurity in Austin.
A large crowd turned out for the 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off that benefits the nonprofit Free Lunch, which tackles food insecurity in Austin.
Citywide precautionary boil water notice likely to be lifted by Tuesday
In addition to the boil water notice, Austin Water has issued emergency water use restrictions, effective immediately. Five water distribution sites have been opened across the city.
In addition to the boil water notice, Austin Water has issued emergency water use restrictions, effective immediately. Five water distribution sites have been opened across the city.
Del Valle ISD asking students, staff to bring water due to boil water notice
Del Valle ISD says it is shifting operations at all but three of its campuses due to the ongoing boil water notice in effect in Austin.
Del Valle ISD says it is shifting operations at all but three of its campuses due to the ongoing boil water notice in effect in Austin.
Austin City Council members request special meeting over boil water notice
Councilmembers Paige Ellis (District 8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) have requested the meeting to discuss Austin Water's infrastructure.
Councilmembers Paige Ellis (District 8) and Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) have requested the meeting to discuss Austin Water's infrastructure.
Pflugerville water not under boil water notice, says city
Pflugerville Water, Manville Water and Texas Water Utilities, formerly SouthWest Water, customers do not have to boil their water, says the city.
Pflugerville Water, Manville Water and Texas Water Utilities, formerly SouthWest Water, customers do not have to boil their water, says the city.
Austin Pets Alive! in need of bottled water for dogs, cats
APA! says that while the citywide boil water notice is in place in Austin, they are asking the public to consider dropping off bottled water at their clinic.
APA! says that while the citywide boil water notice is in place in Austin, they are asking the public to consider dropping off bottled water at their clinic.
Austin ISD adjusts operations due to boil water notice
Austin ISD is asking students and staff to bring bottles of cooled, boiled water to school Monday to make sure they stay well hydrated and safe.
Austin ISD is asking students and staff to bring bottles of cooled, boiled water to school Monday to make sure they stay well hydrated and safe.
Round Rock ISD adjusts operations for schools affected by boil water notice
Round Rock ISD says that bottled water and water stations will be provided to all campuses affected by the ongoing boil water notice in Austin.
Round Rock ISD says that bottled water and water stations will be provided to all campuses affected by the ongoing boil water notice in Austin.
ATCEMS sees uptick in hypothermia cases following winter storm
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to more than 700 incidents on Wednesday and Thursday due to the winter storm. However, they said there were fewer car crashes and an uptick in hypothermia cases.
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to more than 700 incidents on Wednesday and Thursday due to the winter storm. However, they said there were fewer car crashes and an uptick in hypothermia cases.