Highest number of women graduate from 151st APD Cadet class
The Austin Police Department is welcoming a new class of officers. Thirty-nine graduates in APD's 151st cadet class were sworn in, including 10 women, the highest number ever in a graduating class.
The Austin Police Department is welcoming a new class of officers. Thirty-nine graduates in APD's 151st cadet class were sworn in, including 10 women, the highest number ever in a graduating class.
Baby bald eagle rescued after falling from nest during storms
A baby bald eagle is now safe and sound with its parents after falling from its nest near Lake Travis, thanks to Austin Wildlife Rescue.
A baby bald eagle is now safe and sound with its parents after falling from its nest near Lake Travis, thanks to Austin Wildlife Rescue.
Body camera video released in southwest Austin officer-involved shooting
Austin police have released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting in southwest Austin.
Austin police have released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting in southwest Austin.
Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.
FBI warns of scam claiming drivers owe money for unpaid tolls
According to the FBI, they have seen a spike in "smishing" texts representing road toll collection services in multiple states, including Texas.
According to the FBI, they have seen a spike in "smishing" texts representing road toll collection services in multiple states, including Texas.
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedals
After Tesla announced it was cutting its workforce, owners of Cybertrucks are learning their vehicles are under a federal safety recall.
After Tesla announced it was cutting its workforce, owners of Cybertrucks are learning their vehicles are under a federal safety recall.
Earth Day: Volunteers clean up Lady Bird Lake, surrounding trails
Volunteers at Lady Bird Lake took part in the third annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean Up.
Volunteers at Lady Bird Lake took part in the third annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean Up.
Fire, smoke in north Austin building caused by food burning on a stove: AFD
AFD responded to a structure fire at a building in north Austin on Friday.
AFD responded to a structure fire at a building in north Austin on Friday.
ACC South Austin evacuated twice due to separate bomb threats
No devices were found, and both incidents were determined to be unfounded, says Austin Community College.
No devices were found, and both incidents were determined to be unfounded, says Austin Community College.
Highland Lakes less than 50% full ahead of dry, warm summer
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
Man exposes himself to, touches victim on UT campus: UTPD
UT police are searching for a man who exposed himself to and touched a victim on campus near the Union Building.
UT police are searching for a man who exposed himself to and touched a victim on campus near the Union Building.
Man accused of beating another man to death in 2022 will not go to prison
Colton Moore, the man accused of beating another man to death at Auditorium Shores in 2022, will avoid prison time.
Colton Moore, the man accused of beating another man to death at Auditorium Shores in 2022, will avoid prison time.
Arson investigation underway after fire at empty building in east Austin
A fire at an empty building in east Austin is out after AFD crews responded. The incident is being looked into by arson investigators.
A fire at an empty building in east Austin is out after AFD crews responded. The incident is being looked into by arson investigators.
Man last seen in SUV at SW Austin Walmart April 8: APD
24-year-old Cristian Rangel was last seen in the early morning hours of April 8 in an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in Southwest Austin.
24-year-old Cristian Rangel was last seen in the early morning hours of April 8 in an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in Southwest Austin.
Fire at vacant apartment building in Southeast Austin
Firefighters found a "small content/trash fire" inside one of the apartments, along with “multiple unauthorized residents", who were then escorted from the premises.
Firefighters found a "small content/trash fire" inside one of the apartments, along with “multiple unauthorized residents", who were then escorted from the premises.
Austin weather: Severe storms possible in Central Texas
There is an increasing chance of severe storms, with the potential for large hail and gusty winds.
There is an increasing chance of severe storms, with the potential for large hail and gusty winds.
Police identify victim in deadly east Austin shooting
Austin police identified a man who was shot and killed in east Austin on Wednesday, April 17.
Austin police identified a man who was shot and killed in east Austin on Wednesday, April 17.
Memorial held after almost a dozen dogs found dead in south Austin creek
Nearly a dozen dogs were found dead in a creek in south Austin, and police are investigating. Residents and neighbors held a memorial near the creek on Wednesday.
Nearly a dozen dogs were found dead in a creek in south Austin, and police are investigating. Residents and neighbors held a memorial near the creek on Wednesday.
ACC South Austin campus reopens after second bomb threat
Austin Community College police are investigating a second bomb threat reported at its South Austin campus.
Austin Community College police are investigating a second bomb threat reported at its South Austin campus.
Homeless man tries to kidnap girl at Austin park: affidavit
A homeless man tried to kidnap a girl while she was having a picnic with her family, police said.
A homeless man tried to kidnap a girl while she was having a picnic with her family, police said.