Teenager dead following downtown Austin 'gun battle'

A 17-year-old was shot and has died following a "gun battle" in downtown Austin early Saturday.

Raising Cane's to offer higher pay in Austin to attract new employees

In an effort to attract and retain Austin-area staff, about 70% of their hourly staff will receive at least $1 more an hour and the starting rate will be $12 an hour.

Deep Eddy closures in effect due to well pump repairs

Due to mechanical issues, the shallow end of Deep Eddy Pool is closed for the remainder of the year, says PARD.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 8-11

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

UT journalism professor continues to preserve Latinx stories

Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, a University of Texas journalism professor, is helping preserve Hispanic Heritage in several ways.

Police looking for man who shot and killed stepfather in SE Austin

Police say 30-year-old Richard Addison Nunez shot and killed his stepfather, 46-year-old Leyder Vidal-Diaz, at a home in the 2800 block of Palomino Trail near 183 and Riverside.

After vandalism, community helps secure Balcones Youth Sports Complex

Since being vandalized a year ago, the Balcones Youth Sports Complex has received $23,000 in donations with several companies also signing on to partner.

Austin 3rd most polluted Texas city, says report

The review for the Austin metro determined there were 22 days of elevated levels of ozone and 84 days of elevated levels of small particulate matter.

Elon Musk announces Tesla is moving headquarters to Austin

The big news that came out of Tesla's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday is that the company is moving its headquarters from California to Texas. 

US men take on Jamaica as World Cup qualifiers resume

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team will take on Jamaica Thursday, aiming to maintain its place among CONCACAF nations qualifying for the World Cup.

Police looking for man who prompted East Austin SWAT situation

The incident began at around 2:45 p.m. on October 6 at a home on Wentworth Drive near the intersection of Loyola and Decker Lanes.

Efforts underway to improve safety on Sixth Street

City councilmembers recently refocused efforts to improve safety measures on Sixth Street after a June shooting left one dead and 14 injured.

APD wants to retain cadets who resigned after getting COVID-19

In total, APD says eight cadets resigned, but because of health protocols, they would not report just how many were linked to getting COVID-19.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas to resume daily deliveries in January

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MOWCTX has been delivering two-week supplies of meals, but will be resuming daily deliveries on Jan. 24.

Suspect wanted for deadly shooting at Austin gas station arrested

Walker reportedly shot and killed David Bryan Herrera at a gas station in North Austin on September 9. He was arrested at a motel in Corpus Christi.