City of Austin looking to hire more drivers for trash collection
Austin Resource Recovery has 350 full-time driver positions. Right now, they’re down 60 drivers, or about 17% of their workforce.
Austin Resource Recovery has 350 full-time driver positions. Right now, they’re down 60 drivers, or about 17% of their workforce.
3 Austin murder suspects arrested by Lone Star Fugitive Task Force
The three suspects, a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old man and a juvenile, were all wanted in three separate homicides.
The three suspects, a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old man and a juvenile, were all wanted in three separate homicides.
Auditors: Austin was not prepared to handle February winter storm
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
In the report, auditors acknowledge that other major Texas cities were just as unprepared for the February storm.
Suspect wanted for Congregation Beth Israel fire arrested
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest has been charged with first-degree felony arson in the fire to the porch and entry of the Beth Israel Synagogue.
18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest has been charged with first-degree felony arson in the fire to the porch and entry of the Beth Israel Synagogue.
Congress announces nearly $150 million to help Texans with winter heating bills
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
Households can expect heating bills to jump as much as 54% this winter, according the the US. Energy Information Administration.
100-year-old WWII veteran in Austin surprised with sign for Veterans Day
Orville Brauss is a Marine who served during WWII and the Korean War.
Orville Brauss is a Marine who served during WWII and the Korean War.
Texas district court judge hears over a dozen challenges to abortion law
Advocates say that many women who are seeking an abortion in Texas have had to leave the state. They said that this is only accessible for those who have excess money to spend. Therefore, making it a violation of rights.
Advocates say that many women who are seeking an abortion in Texas have had to leave the state. They said that this is only accessible for those who have excess money to spend. Therefore, making it a violation of rights.
Have you seen him? Search for missing 68-year-old in Austin
Austin police are concerned about 68-year-old James Burtis' immediate welfare. If you see him or have information that can help, call 9-1-1.
Austin police are concerned about 68-year-old James Burtis' immediate welfare. If you see him or have information that can help, call 9-1-1.
After Astroworld tragedy, Texas forms taskforce for concert safety
Texas is forming a task force on concert safety as people look for who to blame in the tragic aftermath of Astroworld in Houston.
Texas is forming a task force on concert safety as people look for who to blame in the tragic aftermath of Astroworld in Houston.
Austin police release bodycam footage of fatal SWAT situation, fire
The SWAT situation reportedly began after Richart opened fire on people with code enforcement who were conducting lawn maintenance on his yard.
The SWAT situation reportedly began after Richart opened fire on people with code enforcement who were conducting lawn maintenance on his yard.
DOJ: 3 men indicted for allegedly collecting $3.5M in scheme disguised as PAC
Three men accused of duping political donors into giving them more than $3 million have been indicted by a federal grand jury, the Department of Justice said.
Three men accused of duping political donors into giving them more than $3 million have been indicted by a federal grand jury, the Department of Justice said.
Abbott directs officials to report porn found in Texas public schools to law enforcement
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for 'prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for 'prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.'
We Are Blood experiencing critical blood shortage, pleas for donors
At least 200 donations are required daily to meet the area’s patient needs
At least 200 donations are required daily to meet the area’s patient needs
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Investigation underway after body found in Walnut Creek Park
Austin-Travis County EMS says it responded around 7:20 a.m. to a 9-1-1 call reporting about a possible body off the trail in the North Star Greenbelt.
Austin-Travis County EMS says it responded around 7:20 a.m. to a 9-1-1 call reporting about a possible body off the trail in the North Star Greenbelt.
Man from Austin is one of many filing lawsuits against Travis Scott
An Austin man has filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott and Drake after being severely injured at AstroWorld, claiming the rappers put their performance over their fans' safety.
An Austin man has filed a lawsuit against Travis Scott and Drake after being severely injured at AstroWorld, claiming the rappers put their performance over their fans' safety.
Search for suspect involved in aggravated robbery at Family Dollar
This same suspect may be responsible for a similar aggravated robbery that occurred at the Subway on Cameron Road on October 11, according to police.
This same suspect may be responsible for a similar aggravated robbery that occurred at the Subway on Cameron Road on October 11, according to police.
Family sets up GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses for victim
Police tracked down the car and detained the driver, and found Camarillo inside with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.
Police tracked down the car and detained the driver, and found Camarillo inside with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.
Austin was disorganized, unprepared for winter storm, says city auditor
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Thousands were without power and water for days during the winter storm in February 2021. Could this have been prevented? The city auditor thinks so.
Local robotics team has $10,000 worth of equipment stolen from shop
Currently, it’s the only community-based robotics team in the area - serving students in traditional schools and students who are homeschooled.
Currently, it’s the only community-based robotics team in the area - serving students in traditional schools and students who are homeschooled.