Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin gas station targeted by thieves, says APD response is lacking
A Northwest Austin convenience store says when they report to 911, they’re transferred to 311 and it could take hours for someone to respond.
A Northwest Austin convenience store says when they report to 911, they’re transferred to 311 and it could take hours for someone to respond.
Texas DPS looking to return items stolen by Austin organized theft ring
Texas DPS and APD recovered numerous stolen items earlier this week from an organized theft ring operating in the Austin area.
Texas DPS and APD recovered numerous stolen items earlier this week from an organized theft ring operating in the Austin area.
Austin Animal Services Office launches public dashboard
The Austin Animal Services Office says the main goal of the new dashboard is to create greater transparency in a format that is easier to use.
The Austin Animal Services Office says the main goal of the new dashboard is to create greater transparency in a format that is easier to use.
APD looking for suspect in Hemphill Park robbery, assault
A woman was in Hemphill Park when she was approached by a male suspect who engaged her in conversation, says APD.
A woman was in Hemphill Park when she was approached by a male suspect who engaged her in conversation, says APD.
Man shot, killed in North Austin apartment complex stairwell
APD says that Austin 911 received a call Thursday morning about a man shot in the stairwell of an apartment complex located at 601 W. St. Johns Ave.
APD says that Austin 911 received a call Thursday morning about a man shot in the stairwell of an apartment complex located at 601 W. St. Johns Ave.
18-wheeler takes out power poles in East Austin, avoid the area
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
Texas Rent Relief Program to stop taking new applications after Nov. 5
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
At 5 p.m. Friday, the Texas Rent Relief Program — citing overwhelming demand for the federally funded program — will stop taking applications from residents who need help paying rent and utilities.
Texas, Biden administration trade lawsuits over hot-button issues
Texas and the Biden administration exchanged lawsuits on Thursday regarding the federal government’s coronavirus vaccine mandate and voting rights.
Texas and the Biden administration exchanged lawsuits on Thursday regarding the federal government’s coronavirus vaccine mandate and voting rights.
Austin Pets Alive! renews no-kill shelter contract with city
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
APA! takes in stray and surrendered animals from the taxpayer-funded Austin Animal Center as part of its mission to prevent euthanizations.
Winter Storm Uri: Austin-Travis County releases after-action report
The report has 132 recommendations to ensure Austin-Travis County is better prepared and better served for the next major emergency.
The report has 132 recommendations to ensure Austin-Travis County is better prepared and better served for the next major emergency.
Suspect exposes himself to child near Live Oak Elementary School
The suspect reportedly called the child over to him, then forcibly took the child to a nearby area where he touched the child in a sexual manner.
The suspect reportedly called the child over to him, then forcibly took the child to a nearby area where he touched the child in a sexual manner.
Austin Food and Wine Festival returns to Auditorium Shores
The festival is officially sold out, but there are still tickets available for two special in-restaurant dinners being held at Canje and Lutie’s at Commodore Perry.
The festival is officially sold out, but there are still tickets available for two special in-restaurant dinners being held at Canje and Lutie’s at Commodore Perry.
Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against Texas
The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Where in Central Texas can you get a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine?
There are approximately 2.9 million children ages 5 to 11 in Texas.
There are approximately 2.9 million children ages 5 to 11 in Texas.
APD's Operation Blue Santa calling for volunteers
APD's Operation Blue Santa needs volunteers for wrapping gifts, collecting toys and delivering presents.
APD's Operation Blue Santa needs volunteers for wrapping gifts, collecting toys and delivering presents.
Suspect wanted for killing man over bouncy house in East Austin
According to a witness, an altercation broke out between the victim and his neighbor Nora Lee Lopez over the alleged theft of a 'bouncy house.'
According to a witness, an altercation broke out between the victim and his neighbor Nora Lee Lopez over the alleged theft of a 'bouncy house.'
John Cornyn, Ted Cruz help block voting rights bill that would protect voters of color
In a final push to secure federal voting rights legislation this year, congressional Democrats failed to secure the necessary votes to avoid a GOP filibuster on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
In a final push to secure federal voting rights legislation this year, congressional Democrats failed to secure the necessary votes to avoid a GOP filibuster on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Police investigating suspicious death in North Austin as a homicide
A man was found in the stairwell of an apartment complex on West St. Johns Ave. Police say the man was Middle Eastern and believed to be in his early 30s.
A man was found in the stairwell of an apartment complex on West St. Johns Ave. Police say the man was Middle Eastern and believed to be in his early 30s.
Greg Casar officially announces Texas Congressional run
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.
Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, will be running in Texas Congressional District 35.