I-35 at SH 71 back open after closure due to woman on overpass

All directions at I-35 and SH 71 are back open after being closed for several hours due to a woman on an overpass, Austin police say.

Body found in Lake Travis-area home; man arrested, charged with murder

An Austin man has been charged with first-degree murder after Travis County deputies found a body during a welfare check on an elderly wheelchair-bound man.

Austin city mayor runner-up concedes to Kirk Watson

Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.

Texas I-35 high-speed rail proposal is put into motion by lawmakers

Austin lawmakers are putting a proposal in motion that has been in the works for years; plans to build a high-speed rail on I-35.

Austin city mayor runner-up calls for vote recount

The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.

Son of solved Arizona cold case victim becomes Austin police officer

A 26-year-old Arizona cold case has been solved. One of the victim's sons is now a police officer in Austin. He wanted to help others who are going through what he did.

Controversial South Austin homeless center gets $350K grant from Travis County

Travis County is giving the controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center a nearly $350,000 grant. This comes months after the nonprofit, located in the middle of a South Austin neighborhood, fell short on funding for an expansion.

Travis County DA releases records about security enhancements; cites threats against his life and home

Travis County DA José Garza is releasing some records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners earlier this year, citing threats against his life and home.

84-year-old man arrested for 'brutal' murder had criminal record including bank robberies

An elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country. APD says he also had a criminal record including bank robberies.

Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season

Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.

Decision on controversial Bee Cave construction project to be made soon

A Travis County judge could soon decide whether to resume, or shut down for several months, construction of a controversial warehouse facility in Bee Cave.

Austin weather: Cold front arrives, colder temperatures expected

For the first time in two weeks, we will have highs that are cooler than average. The latest front Tuesday night ushered in drier and cooler air keeping highs in the upper 60s on Wednesday.