New Mueller coffee shop employs people with Down Syndrome

A new coffee shop in Mueller is serving up more than just coffee. "Empowered Cafe" employs people with Down Syndrome.

"Empowered Cafe" opens in Mueller
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A new coffee shop in Mueller is serving up more than just coffee. "Empowered Cafe" employs people with Down Syndrome.

Third suspect arrested in 2024 East Austin murder

A third man is facing a felony murder charge in connection with the shooting of a man in East Austin in 2024.

Former Texas Lottery Commission head no longer faces criminal charge

The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

Austin Public Health prepares for influx of travelers for FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.

The Alamo restoration projects will go to the state preservation board

The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.

Texas archives will move to Pflugerville
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A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."

Waymo software recall issued after vehicle swept away by Texas floodwaters

Almost 3,800 of Waymo's autonomous vehicles are under a software recall after one of its cars was swept away by floodwaters in late April.

Suspect connected through DNA evidence to two Central Texas murders six years apart: affidavit

A suspect has been arrested and connected to two murders spread over two Central Texas counties and six years through DNA evidence. The suspect is also charged in two assaults along Burton Drive in late 2025.

Parents of Savitha Shan, Austin 6th Street shooting victim, speak on her life

UT Austin student Savitha Shan was killed in a downtown Austin mass shooting in March. Now, her parents are speaking out and honoring her in a personal way.

6th St. shooting: Savitha Shan's parents speak on her life
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UT Austin student Savitha Shan was killed in a downtown Austin mass shooting in March. Now, her parents are speaking out and honoring her in a personal way.

Austin student taken into ICE custody; Attorney, Rep. Greg Casar call for his release

One Austin student is sitting in ICE detention. Friends, attorneys, and Congressman Greg Casar are now pushing for the release of 18-year-old Luis Fernando Cabrera.

Woman charged in dog attack now accused of threatening city employees with AK-47

A woman charged after her dogs aggressively attacked a woman in March has been accused of threatening to shoot Austin Animal Shelter employees with an AK-47.