Austin considers changes to short-term rental codes
A big change could be coming to a significant number of properties throughout the city, with a new proposal to overhaul the city’s current short-term rental regulations.
Austin weather: Emergency responders provide cold weather tips, supplies
Most people are not ready to handle extreme temperatures and their aftermath. However, knowing how to respond in situations like pipes bursting or power outages will save you and your wallet.
Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
6th Street safety in downtown Austin: Officials update on changes
City of Austin officials are updating the public on changes to Sixth Street in downtown, including opening it to westbound traffic starting this weekend.
'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels entrusts UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center with historic collection
Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC's “Saturday Night Live", has donated his archive to UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center.
Austin weather: Arctic invasion coming, will it bring snow?
A brutal cold is expected to hit Austin this coming weekend and it will also put most of Texas in a deep freeze.
Valley View Elementary to shut down after Eanes ISD vote
Eanes ISD Board members decided on the proposal to shut down an elementary school in Westlake.
Man shot by APD SWAT officer after barricading himself in Lockhart home identified: police
A man accused of shooting someone, barricading himself inside a Lockhart home, and being shot by an Austin police SWAT officer, has been identified.
More brutal cold prompts worries about Texas power grid
Winter Storm Uri is a scenario no one wants to relive, but could it happen again?
7 teens arrested for series of crimes in Austin: APD
Seven teens were arrested in connection to a string of crimes in Austin, police said.
Austin Energy gets $15M federal grant to build more electric vehicle charging stations
Austin Energy received a $15 million federal grant to build more electric vehicle charging stations across Austin.
Teen arrested in Austin for burglarizing several cars in Lockhart: police
A teen was arrested in Austin after police said he was involved in several vehicle burglaries in Lockhart.
Iconic Austin Tex-Mex restaurant Trudy's closes last location
After more than 40 years, Trudy's Tex-Mex has announced it is closing its only remaining brick-and-mortar restaurant on Burnet Road.
Austin-area firefighters head to southern California to help fight wildfires
More than 100 Texas firefighters and equipment are in southern California to help battle the deadly wildfires. Some Austin-area firefighters are also making the trip.
Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires
Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.
2 dogs killed in Southwest Austin house fire
Two dogs were killed in a Southwest Austin house fire, the Austin Fire Department said.
Texas Legislature: Education policy is major priority for both parties
The Texas legislative session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14, and education policy will be a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats.
Police looking for suspect who robbed, assaulted victim in downtown Austin
Austin police are looking for the suspect who robbed and assaulted a victim in downtown.
Austin's cold weather shelters activated for Jan. 13
Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters on Monday, Jan. 13.
Sexual assault at gunpoint call results in SWAT situation in North Austin
The Austin Police Department is investigating after an aggravated sexual assault call resulted in a SWAT situation.