New safety improvements coming to N. Lamar Blvd. after death of Muslim religious leader

New pedestrian safety improvements are coming to North Lamar Boulevard near Braker Lane. This comes after a Muslim religious leader was killed in the area last year.

Man arrested for alleged mass shooting threat in northwest Austin

A man faces a terroristic threat charge after reportedly making a threat to "shoot up the place" in the crowded parking lot of a northwest Austin bar.

Burn ban in effect for Travis County for next 30 days

A burn ban is in effect for the next month for unincorporated areas of Travis County due to dry conditions.

Catalytic converter thefts up: APD looking for 2 suspects in latest case

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection to two catalytic converter thefts in January.

Austin firefighter battling cancer, appealing denial of worker's comp claim

An Austin firefighter battling Stage 4 cancer is pushing back after the city denied her worker's comp claim. She says she has no genetic markers for this cancer and believes it was caused by her job.

Texas student walkouts: Austin ISD issues new protocols

Austin ISD has added new protocols in the wake of student walkouts over ICE operations and immigration enforcement.

No indictment for Austin officers involved in 2024 deadly shooting

A Travis County Special Grand Jury has cleared four Austin Police Department officers who were involved in a deadly November 2024 shooting.

DPS trooper indicted for 2023 shooting; CLEAT condemns indictment

A Texas DPS trooper has been indicted by a Travis County special grand jury in connection with a July 2023 shooting. CLEAT is condemning the indictment.

Texas student walkouts continue as officials warn school districts

School walkouts over federal immigration enforcement continued on Thursday, with more campuses across Central Texas joining in.