Austin ISD approves final 2026-27 budget, extends superintendent's contract

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has approved the final 2026-27 budget, with one amendment to restore full-time librarians to every campus.

DA dismisses charge against man accused of running over slain Caldwell Co. deputy constable's arm

The Travis County District Attorney's office has dismissed an assault charge against a man accused of running over slain Caldwell County deputy constable Aaron Armstrong's arm outside a North Austin club in January.

Wife shoots, kills husband, then herself in Southeast Austin: APD

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin that began as a welfare check call. The investigation has since shown that the wife shot and killed her husband before killing herself.

Austin weather: Extreme Heat Warning for most of Central Texas

With the temperatures climbing along with the moisture levels, we have dangerous heat indices on the weather menu.

World Cup 2026: Austin and Central Texas watch parties

Here's a list of places in Central Texas where soccer fans can go to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Austin City Council spending data portal to launch in a few months

An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.

FULL: APD presser on South Austin homicide
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Austin police gave a briefing on a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.

East Riverside homicide suspect video
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Austin police have released a video of a suspect in an east Riverside homicide from earlier in the week. (Courtesy: APD)

3 Austin ISD middle schools struggling after release of STAAR test results

The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.

Kayakers, roaring waters return to Barton Creek Greenbelt after heavy downpour

Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.

South Austin family deals with construction up against home, removal of trees

This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.

Man shot and killed on E Riverside
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The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.

'People', 'Food & Wine' parent company acquires Hot Luck festival

Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”

Man fatally shot by suspect who tried to rob him: police

The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.