Texas Book Festival returns as book bans remain controversial

The Texas Book Festival filled Congress Avenue with tents and tents full of books, authors, publishers, and bookworms.

Teen with modified pistol arrested outside downtown Austin bar

A 17-year-old was arrested after police say he brought a modified handgun into a 6th Street bar. Police also say they found a baggy of cocaine on him.

Woman shot, killed at North Austin apartment complex: APD

A fatal shooting at a North Austin apartment complex Saturday morning marks the 62nd homicide of 2024 for the city and the sixth in the past 10 days.

Genuine Joe's to reopen Saturday, plans to move locations

Genuine Joe's Coffeehouse announced earlier this month they were closing for good, but thanks to help from the community, they're reopening this weekend.

Lee County robbery suspects stole from South Austin man the same morning: officials

Officials say a South Austin man's vehicle was burglarized by the same men who would later be arrested in Lee County following a robbery and high-speed chase.

Road closures in downtown Austin for Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is taking place in downtown Austin and there will be several roads closed due to the event.

Body found in North Austin; police investigating as homicide

The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's latest homicide after a body was found in in the 8400 block of Goldfinch Court.

I-35 expansion project: Austin officials show off new renderings

The city of Austin is giving a visual update on its Cap and Stitch program. The project is part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of I-35.

Kirk Watson re-elected as Mayor of Austin

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term

Travis County grand jury indicts construction company, project head for employee death

A Travis County grand jury has indicted a construction company and a project superintendent in the 2021 death of a 24-year-old worker who died after a trench collapsed.