I-35 expansion: Northbound lane closures expected from April 14-17 due to construction
Starting next week, road closures will take place on I-35 northbound for construction.
Amazon Prime ice cross documentary released by Austin man
A local Austin man recently released a documentary following several athletes on their journey in the sport of ice cross.
Austin ISD in hot seat at latest board meeting
Quite a few issues were at the forefront of Austin ISD's board meeting including the struggling Dobie Middle School and the principal controversy at the Ann Richards School.
City of Austin to look into more safety options for 6th Street
Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.
Austin, San Antonio looking to make their own "mega-region"
Two Central Texas cities are preparing for their own "mega region," like Dallas-Fort Worth.
Dead body found on University of Texas campus
The University of Texas Police Department confirms that a dead body was found on the University of Texas campus overnight.
Vocal Texas calls on city of Austin to provide better resources, affordable housing for homeless
The nonprofit Vocal Texas is calling on the city of Austin to provide better resources and affordable housing for the homeless.
Longtime Austin businesses on Barton Springs continue to close
Austin staples continue to close along Barton Springs Road, including neighborhood grocery store Thom's Market.
UT students protest mass deportations, call for university to protect immigrant students
UT Austin students are standing with international students and demanding protections for them amid a crackdown on immigration from the federal government.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
Austin City Council forecasts rising budget deficits
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
Austin City Council to decide whether city can fund I-35 cap and stitch project
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Texas bill for hospital safety barriers clears critical vote
A deadly crash into an Austin hospital in 2024 brought about action at the Texas Capitol. Legislation was passed requiring the installation of safety barriers at the entrances to most hospitals in Texas.
Man dead after downtown Austin shooting; teenage suspect in custody
A man was killed in a shooting in downtown Austin and police are investigating his death as the city's 13th homicide. A teenage suspect is in custody.
Man with 7th DWI offense sentenced to 17 years for killing 2 people in crash
A Travis County Judge has sentenced a man to 17 years in prison for killing two people while drinking and driving.
Hearing held on legislation of Texas hemp industry
There was a hearing on legislation regarding the Texas hemp industry. A House bill scales back sales with new regulations, while a plan from the Senate is essentially a ban on all products with THC.
Southwest Austin crash: APD identify woman killed
Austin police have identified a woman killed in Sunday's crash in Southwest Austin.
I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: Driver's attorney asks judge to let him out of jail or lower bond
The lawyer for a driver accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 is asking for a judge to let his client out of jail or lower his bond. Five people died and eleven were hospitalized in that crash.
Decades-old explosives found in Northeast Austin home after investigation
The investigation led to the discovery of explosives in the Northeast Austin neighborhood.
South Austin drug bust uncovers almost 100 grams of narcotics; 3 arrested
Three people are facing first-degree felony charges after an April 1 drug bust by Austin police uncovered almost 100 grams of various narcotics, including black tar heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.