Austin ISD's consolidation plan continues to get more pushback
The pushback intensified on Friday to the plan to close and consolidate several schools in Austin. A protest rally followed a contentious school board meeting Thursday night.
Driver in deadly South Austin crash was driving 94 mph; victim's brother speaks out
The brother of a man killed in a South Austin crash is speaking out. There are also new details about the suspect who has been charged in the case.
Concerned community members protest proposed Austin ISD school closures
Ahead of an Austin ISD board of trustees meeting on Thursday, concerned community members gathered to protest a proposed consolidation plan.
2 teens arrested after found with several guns: APD
Two teens, who were on probation, were arrested after they were found with several guns, police said.
Suspect in Houston car theft arrested in Austin after he tried to sell stolen car: police
A man is facing six felonies with the potential of more charges after he allegedly attempted to sell a car stolen in Houston to an Austin car dealership last month.
Austin airport given the all-clear after suspicious item was found in terminal
Police have given the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport the all-clear after a suspicious item was found at a terminal Thursday evening.
Woman found dead behind North Austin business identified; suspect arrested
The Austin Police Department has identified the woman found dead behind a North Austin business earlier this week. A suspect has also been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Council approves buying $4.3M property for new homeless navigation center
The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.
Serial church burglar: Man responsible for multiple break-ins in custody
Officials say that an alleged serial church burglar is now in custody. The person is accused of hitting churches in Liberty Hill, Lago Vista and Jonestown.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be relocating to proposed new location
The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center will not be moving to a new proposed center in South Austin, despite initially being told it would.
Airports feeling strain of government shutdown with air traffic controller shortage
As the government shutdown enters its second week, airports are feeling the ripple effects.
Austin's homeless system is improving, report says
Austin's Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) has found the city's homeless system is improving, according to their State of the System report.
Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce age restrictions on hemp products with THC
New age restrictions on hemp products with THC are in place and now the Governor is ordering state troopers to enforce those new rules.
Suspect in custody after assaulting victims in Pflugerville home burglary
A suspect is in custody after assaulting victims in a home burglary in Pflugerville.
Former U.S. Army Ranger returns to Austin after being arrested by Israeli forces
A former Army Ranger and activist was met with cheers as he made his return to Austin after being arrested by Israeli forces.
Boil water notice issued in Manor after water line break
The City of Manor has issued a boil water notice due to a water line break.
Woman searching for her dog for months considering legal action against vet clinic
A woman is heartbroken from a months-long search for her lost puppy and is considering legal action against the vet clinic that installed her dog's microchip.
Travis County jails are running out of room; see uptick in violent offenders
The backlog at the courthouse is causing a problem at the jailhouse. Almost 600 people, all charged with violent crimes, are in the Travis County jails.
Neighbors concerned about Sheffield Park pond drying up; park renovations to blame
The pond at Beverly Sheffield Northwest District Park is drying up to the dismay of some neighbors.
Becker Elementary parents voice concerns over Austin ISD closures
Sweeping changes could be on the horizon for Austin ISD. AISD says it's fighting to save the district amid a nearly $20 million budget deficit.