Liberty Hill memorial marks where APD Officer Tony Martin died

Austin police unveiled a new monument in Liberty Hill for Officer Tony Martin, who died almost three years ago in a traffic accident while returning home from work.

Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion

An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.

Electric flying boat hits the waves on Lake Austin

Navier launched a flying electric boat on Lake Austin. The company says the vessels are environmentally friendly and have zero emissions.

Texas lottery winner on delays in $83M prize payout: 'I've lost a lot of faith'

A woman is suing the Texas Lottery after winning $83 million. The Montgomery County resident won back in February but was told she can’t be paid because of a state investigation.

Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products

Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.

Texas woman who won $83.5M lottery jackpot hasn't been paid, sues Texas Lottery Commission

A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

Prescribed burn expected in Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary: PARD

A prescribed burn is planned for today (May 22) at a South Austin wildlife sanctuary. Smoke may be visible at the airport, in Del Valle and at a nearby park.

Downtown Austin police chase ends in crash

A police pursuit ended with a crash in downtown Austin on Wednesday morning.

Family of teen shot in the head in 2023 wants murder case solved

The family of a teen shot in the head in 2023 is voicing their frustrations after the Austin Police Department says all their homicide cases in 2023 were cleared.

Austin man sentenced to 12 years after 2023 SWAT standoff

According to court documents, 38-year-old Steven Moreno Briseno was arrested by Austin police after he surrendered during a barricaded standoff at his family's home in east Austin.

Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.

Austin City Council to vote on I-35 Cap and Stitch funding

Austin City Council is set to vote on a decision that will shape how the city could look for generations to come.