Police identify victim shot and killed in North Austin

Jeremiah Johnson, 31, was killed in a shooting in North Austin over the weekend. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call the police.

APD releases no refusal stats for weekend one of ACL Music Festival

Of the 33 arrests made during the initiative, over 80 percent of them started as 911 calls for service which included 15 collisions, according to police.

DOJ argues Texas ban on mask mandates violates disabled students’ rights

Plaintiffs say Abbott’s order denies children with disabilities, who are at a high risk of illness and death from the coronavirus, access to public education.

Remaining, renewed and new Big 12 rivalries after Red River

The Big 12 will have nothing like the Red River rivalry on the second Saturday in October once Texas and Oklahoma make their move to the Southeastern Conference.

Get a flu shot and the COVID vaccine to help Texas avoid a twindemic

Flu season could come back this winter. Health officials are asking people to protect themselves with the COVID vaccine and a flu shot.

Three former Austin mayors, Mackenzie Kelly endorse Prop A initiative

Three former Austin mayors and current Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly have announced their support for Proposition A before the November election.

Travis County shares early voting locations for November 2 election

Early voting for the November 2 election will begin on October 18 and end on October 29. There will be 26 early voting locations throughout Travis County.

APD cadets forced to resign after contracting COVID-19, APA says

Two cadets have reportedly been forced to resign from the Austin Police Academy after testing positive for COVID-19.

Search for suspect who stole wallet at laundry mat in North Austin

According to police, the suspect walked into the laundry mat in North Austin and stole the wallet from a victim who was doing his laundry.

Bill requiring adequate shelter for dogs in Texas advances again

The new proposal, like its predecessor, would amend the health and safety code to make the unlawful restraint of a dog a criminal offense — and more clearly outline proper treatment.

Men arrested for stealing cellphones during the ACL Music Festival

The suspects would bump into the victims they were targeting and then get into arguments with them. They would remove sim cards from stolen cell phones so they couldn't be tracked.

Young artists asked to enter Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest

Artists ages 5-10 can enter and the top three winners from each category will be publicly recognized and get to help light the Zilker Holiday Tree.

Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color

Democrats criticized Republicans for “targeting” a North Texas district that had been trending Democratic and for not drawing any new districts where people of color would represent a majority of eligible voters.

Man suing Austin Police Department over 2017 officer-involved shooting

Four Austin police officers shot Parrish seven times. He was also locked up for more than a year for aggravated assault on a public servant, a charge which was later dropped.

George Soros contributes $500,000 to Austin campaign opposing Prop A

Prop A would require the police department to hire additional officers. Opponents said the cost would lead to severe budget cuts to other city departments.

How safe are kids from brain-eating amoebas in Austin pools?

It is commonly found in warm, fresh bodies of water. In rare cases, it can also be found in water sources that are not properly chlorinated.

Family of victim in unsolved Austin murder still searching for answers

Nikolas Martinez was murdered on July 23, 2021. More than two months later, circumstances surrounding the 23-year-old's death remain vague.

2021 - 2022 Texas high school football rankings, scores: Week six

This article has a complete rundown of Texas high school football scores as well as highlights from the 2021 Texas high school football season!