4 sent to hospital following fire at North Austin apartment complex

When first responders arrived, they reportedly found the building engulfed in flames with people trapped inside. Over 30 residents have been displaced due to the fire.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Jan. 7-10

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

Man arrested, charged with capital murder in August 2018 shooting

25-year-old Deandre Eric Conner was arrested by members of a US Marshals-led task force for the shooting death of 23-year-old Jonathan Rogers.

Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson commits to Nebraska

Casey Thompson, former quarterback for The University of Texas, has decided to part ways with the Longhorns and transfer to Nebraska.

ACC makes changes to Spring 2022 semester because of omicron

Spring classes at ACC begin Tuesday, January 18. All on-campus courses that can be moved online will be for the first two weeks of the semester.

1 injured in collision involving 18-wheeler on US 183, ATCEMS says

The collision reportedly happened on southbound US 183, near Margo Drive, in southeast Austin. Drivers were being warned to expect delays in the area.

Ted Cruz called Jan 6 riot a “terrorist attack,” now says he misspoke

After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.

Deep Eddy Pool will stay closed due to supply chain issues

The Austin Parks & Recreation Department says there is no anticipated reopening date because it is unknown how long it will take to acquire the parts.

Omicron COVID-19 variant prompts return to Stage 5 APH guidelines

Health officials had warned that the return was “imminent” without behavioral changes as cases rise in Austin-Travis County.

Austin City Council District 4 candidates speak at forum

The City of Austin's Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters Austin Area will be hosting a City Council Candidate Forum starting at 6 p.m.

Services held for former Austin mayor Bruce Todd

Bruce Todd died at the age of 72 on Christmas Day from complications of Lewy Body disease.

Police investigating after body pulled out of Lady Bird Lake

A male victim was found in the water and pronounced dead by the Austin Fire Department. APD has taken over the investigation and will be looking into the cause of death.

4 Amazon delivery vans damaged in overnight fire in North Austin

When firefighters arrived, they discovered four Amazon delivery vans parked in the maintenance area had been damaged by the fire.

Troy Aikman launches new Austin-based light lager beer brand EIGHT

NFL and Dallas Cowboys legendary quarterback Troy Aikman is launching a new Austin-based beer company, EIGHT. EIGHT's Elite Light Lager will soon be available in Texas.

AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester

AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.

Texas secretary of state defends ongoing 2020 election audit effort

Texas Secretary of State John Scott defended an ongoing audit of the state's 2020 election results, despite the first phase finding no irregularities or wrongdoing in four major counties.