Austin ISD is considering closing schools for two Fridays in the spring

To offer some measure of stress relief during the pandemic, Austin ISD administration is proposing to close schools on two Fridays this spring.

TxDOT’s latest I-35 plans include lowering lanes, deck plazas

After a public meeting in August, minor changes were made to the two existing proposals: Alternative 2 and Alternative 3.

Election results for special election for Austin City Council District Four

Voters in Austin’s District 4 are voting today in a special election. The election will decide on the next representative to join Austin City Council.

Austin police conducting training exercise at Barton Creek Mall

The first exercise will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 and the training will conclude around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, according to police.

Attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old, Austin police search for suspect

Police say the victim was talking home from a friend's house when a man grabbed the victim from behind and forcefully attempted to pull the victim backward.

Austin's Texas French Bread bakery and bistro destroyed by fire

According to its website, Texas French Bread has been open since 1981 and serves freshly-baked bread, pastries, and desserts from scratch.

No water at most of Northeast Early College High School due to leak

Austin ISD says it's not clear when water will be running again throughout the school but some sections do have water including the band hall, theater, and the 500 wing.

Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report

Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.

East Austin SWAT situation ends peacefully, suspect in custody

The SWAT situation began after a person called and said they were being threatened by another person with a handgun, according to Austin police.

Residents in North Austin have been without water for over a week

Chris Murray is a resident of the Falls on Bull Creek Apartments in Northwest Austin. He says he has been living without running water for nine days.

Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help

PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Man, dog rescued from fire on Poquito Street in East Austin

One adult had potentially serious, not expected to be life-threatening injuries. First responders also treated a dog with supplemental oxygen for smoke inhalation.

Austin resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery scratch ticket prize

The person's winning ticket was in the game $1,000,000 Crossword and was sold at Step-In Grocery located at 7309 Cameron Road.

East Austin homicide victim identified, police search for suspect

Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Texas Longhorns basketball teams win as conference play heats up

The University of Texas had a weekend full of wins and the women's basketball team is now on a three-game conference win streak.

RRISD parents gather at Governor’s Mansion to demand new COVID protocols

Round Rock ISD parents and students gathered at the Governor's Mansion to protest for improved COVID-19 protocols within Round Rock schools.

2 shot and killed in North Austin parking lot, suspect arrested

31-year-old Yong Yoon Kim has been arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of 28-year-old Nathan Limoge and 28-year-old Christopher Rivers.