Man shoots, kills 2 romantic partners in Austin and Bastrop before shooting himself: police
The Austin Police Department and the Bastrop Police Department are investigating two connected murders. Two women, one in Austin and one in Bastrop, were found dead.
The Austin Police Department and the Bastrop Police Department are investigating two connected murders. Two women, one in Austin and one in Bastrop, were found dead.
San Marcos council member arrested after allegedly biting security guard
A San Marcos City Council member now faces an assault charge after an altercation that unfolded in downtown Austin.
A San Marcos City Council member now faces an assault charge after an altercation that unfolded in downtown Austin.
Several overdoses reported on 6th Street
The Austin Police Department is investigating after five people were treated for what police believe was a "bad batch" of drugs.
The Austin Police Department is investigating after five people were treated for what police believe was a "bad batch" of drugs.
Suspected overdoses in downtown Austin: 5 adults treated
The Austin Police Department is investigating after five people were treated for what police believe was a "bad batch" of drugs.
The Austin Police Department is investigating after five people were treated for what police believe was a "bad batch" of drugs.
80 Austin police officers participate in 'Miles for Mental Health'
Starting in October, dozens of Austin police officers will begin an initiative to prioritize physical health and mental wellness.
Starting in October, dozens of Austin police officers will begin an initiative to prioritize physical health and mental wellness.
Austin ISD responds to parent petition to close 2 schools
After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
After two Austin ISD schools received consecutive failing grades, the district now faces a potential state takeover. But there’s a chance it could be avoided if parents petition to close the schools down.
Texas lawmakers consider action against sports prediction markets
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.
'Narrow-minded': UT student speaks out after Texas GOP candidate's controversial posts about student diversity
More people are speaking about the controversial comments made by the Texas GOP candidate for Railroad Commissioner about a diverse group of University of Texas students, including the students themselves.
More people are speaking about the controversial comments made by the Texas GOP candidate for Railroad Commissioner about a diverse group of University of Texas students, including the students themselves.
Austin deadly crash: 19-year-old arrested, charged with DUI
A 19-year-old was arrested and charged with a DUI after a single-car crash in Austin.
A 19-year-old was arrested and charged with a DUI after a single-car crash in Austin.
I-35 service road crash: 2nd child dies at hospital; investigation still underway
Both children critically injured in a crash earlier this month now have died, says the Austin Police Department.
Both children critically injured in a crash earlier this month now have died, says the Austin Police Department.
Central Texas faces sauna-like humidity and triple-digit highs under Heat Advisory
Central Texans are facing yet another day of oppressive late-summer heat as Austin logs its 44th day of triple-digit temperatures this year.
Central Texans are facing yet another day of oppressive late-summer heat as Austin logs its 44th day of triple-digit temperatures this year.
Man arrested in South Austin deadly shooting connected to other crimes
Austin police have caught a man they say is connected to several shootings, including a murder that happened more than a week ago.
Austin police have caught a man they say is connected to several shootings, including a murder that happened more than a week ago.
Big push for both parties begins for November midterm elections
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
On Friday, the sprint toward the November midterm elections hit a new gear, fueled by new cash and tough words.
I-35 service road crash: 9-year-old dies at hospital
A nine-year-old girl injured in Wednesday's crash on the I-35 service road at Woodward Street has died.
A nine-year-old girl injured in Wednesday's crash on the I-35 service road at Woodward Street has died.
College Football Week 2: Big tests on deck for Longhorns, Aggies
Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams.
Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams.
Murder suspect connected to other crimes in Austin
Austin police have caught a man they say is connected to several shootings, including a murder that happened more than a week ago.
Austin police have caught a man they say is connected to several shootings, including a murder that happened more than a week ago.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson proposes parents ask for school closures to avoid state takeover
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is suggesting parents in two schools ask the state to close their campuses to avoid a state takeover of Austin ISD.
Man arrested again for peering into windows
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
A man has been arrested again for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus, less than a month after his previous arrest.
Man charged with murder in fentanyl-related death in South Austin
A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fentanyl-related death in South Austin.
A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fentanyl-related death in South Austin.
Child dead after I-35 frontage road crash
A nine-year-old girl injured in Wednesday's crash on the I-35 service road at Woodward Street has died.
A nine-year-old girl injured in Wednesday's crash on the I-35 service road at Woodward Street has died.