Houston man sentenced to 25 years in prison for SW Austin carjacking
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Austin under Red Flag warning, windy conditions present high fire risk
Central Texas is experiencing high wind speeds and dry conditions, which heighten the risk of fires. A Red Flag warning has been placed on the City of Austin.
Central Texas is experiencing high wind speeds and dry conditions, which heighten the risk of fires. A Red Flag warning has been placed on the City of Austin.
City of Austin activates cold weather shelter plan for Jan. 15
Those needing assistance are asked to report to the One Texas Center building between 6-8 p.m. tonight.
Those needing assistance are asked to report to the One Texas Center building between 6-8 p.m. tonight.
APH provides updates on omicron surge in Austin/Travis County
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
Austin Public Health names Adrienne Sturrup as new Director
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Expo Center drive-thru vaccine clinic canceled due to winter weather
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Paxton to fight Austin judge's ruling on Abbott's Operation Lone Star
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is planning to appeal a ruling that Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star contains unconstitutional initiatives.
Veronica Briseño named Assistant City Manager for City of Austin
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
Briseño most recently served as the Chief Economic Recovery Officer, where she provided leadership to the city's COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery.
Texas Secretary of State 'surprised' by mail-in ballot application rejections
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
Texas readies resources ahead of potentially dangerous weather conditions
The combination of strong winds over a landscape covered in freeze-cured grasses will support increased wildfire activity, according to TDEM.
The combination of strong winds over a landscape covered in freeze-cured grasses will support increased wildfire activity, according to TDEM.
City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
Winter fire safety tips from the Austin Fire Department
The Austin Fire Department wants to help prevent fires this winter by sharing their tips on how to stay warm in the safest way possible.
The Austin Fire Department wants to help prevent fires this winter by sharing their tips on how to stay warm in the safest way possible.
Austin ISD increases substitute teacher pay, staff out due to COVID
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
New Texas law in effect Jan. 18 lays out rules for tethering dogs outside
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
A new Texas law in effect on January 18 defines what type of shelter a dog must have access to if left tethered alone outside, and it prohibits the use of certain kinds of restraints — including chains.
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
Texas launches statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker for voters
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Was your mail-in-ballot rejected? Now you can check, a statewide online mail-in-ballot tracker is now available for voters in Texas.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Jan. 14-17 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Strong winds expected as cold front, potent upper low hit Central Texas
A wind advisory has been issued for Central Texas from midnight to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 15.
A wind advisory has been issued for Central Texas from midnight to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 15.
Suspicious package on University of Texas campus deemed not dangerous
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.
UTPD says the package was discovered at the exterior northwest corner of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium and had asked people to avoid the area out of an abundance of caution.