CTRMA toll rates going up in 2025

New rates on Austin-area toll roads will be going into effect on New Year's Day.

Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle

The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.

Central Texas law enforcement prepares for New Year's Eve patrols

New Year's Eve is Tuesday night, and lots of people will be heading to bars or parties to ring in 2025. But, be warned, police departments across Central Texas are stepping up patrols, looking for impaired drivers.

15-foot sinkhole at East Austin caused by disconnected storm drainage pipe

Officials with the Watershed Protection Department for the City of Austin say a contractor left a storm drainage pipe disconnected, which caused a 15-foot sinkhole to appear in East Austin on Saturday.

Police identify man killed in Hwy. 290 crash on Thursday

Austin Police have identified a man who was killed in a crash the day after Christmas, around 3:30 a.m. on Hwy. 290 near the Giles Lane exit ramp.

Officials give update on Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center's future

There is an update on the future of the multi-million-dollar Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center. It is one of the largest urban preserves in the country, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and it is located in Travis County.

Texans buy Mega Millions lottery tickets after jackpot soars over $1B

Texans are running out to buy their Mega Millions tickets after no winning ticket was drawn for the jackpot on Tuesday night.

City of Austin to begin lighting upgrades on 14 crash-prone areas in 2025

Austin City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract to improve street lighting at 14 different locations that are prone to crashes.

Austin man who allegedly set condo on fire charged with arson

According to documents, Austin Police officers heard Christopher Duvall threatening to set his apartment on fire. A short time later, they smelled smoke coming from the unit and the fire alarm going off.