Austin weather: Cold front brings significant temperature changes, rain chances
A recent cold front has brought a welcome change to the scorching temperatures across central Texas, but it's also ushered in a risk of flash flooding in some southern counties.
Longhorns fans in high spirits for first home game of season
Ahead of the game, droves of fans descended on DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium hours before kickoff to get the party started with fun, food and plenty of Longhorn pride.
Austin crime: Police warn of suspects stealing items from gym locker rooms
The Austin Police Department is warning people about a new crime trend. It involves gym memberships and people stealing others’ things.
Gov. Abbott signs flood response bills amid call for veto
New camp safety regulations were signed into law on Friday.
Sixth Street officer-involved shooting: Injured woman files lawsuit
A woman shot in the right eye during an officer-involved shooting at a Sixth Street bar in 2023 has filed suit.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Texas floods: Zilker Elementary families raising money for bike rack memorial for Cile Steward
Zilker Elementary families are coming together to honor one of their own who was lost in the deadly and devastating July 4th floods in Kerr County with a custom-made bike rack.
Body found on UT Austin campus near law school: UTPD
A body has been found on the University of Texas at Austin campus near the law school, according to the university police department.
Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after Labor Day crash
A woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash on East Ben White Boulevard.
Woman brandishes firearm inside Austin business; police looking for 2 suspects
The Austin Police Department is looking for two female suspects in connection to an aggravated assault at Pinstack.
Austin assisted living facility owner, former employees indicted in 2021 winter storm death
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced indictments against Harvest Renaissance - Austin, LLC and two ex-employees in the death of 73-year-old Cynthia Pierce during the 2021 winter storm.
Man charged with DWI in connection to deadly auto-pedestrian crash
A man has been arrested and charged with DWI in connection to a deadly auto-pedestrian crash.
12 Austin ISD schools receive third consecutive failing grade from TEA
At least a dozen Austin ISD campuses are failing, and some could be forced to close if they don’t turn things around.
Austin police looking for 7 suspects in connection to car burglaries at parks
The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they said are connected to car burglaries at city parks. All the suspects have criminal histories.
City of Austin's $1.1M brand initiative aims to enhance unity, engagement
The City of Austin has unveiled a new brand initiative aimed at enhancing unity and community engagement.
'KenStoppers' truck drives around Texas State Capitol as latest part of John Cornyn campaign
Sen. John Cornyn is taking his campaign against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the streets with a KenStoppers truck.
Man accused of committing assaults near UT Austin campus released from jail
The man accused of committing several assaults at a time near the University of Texas at Austin campus back in April was released from the Travis County Jail on Wednesday.
Family of man killed on CapMetro bus speaks out, files lawsuit
The family of a man stabbed to death on a CapMetro bus is filing suit against the bus operator, who is accused of letting the suspect on even when he didn't pay.
Father killed in violent robbery; family launches petition against low bail for murder suspects
A father of nine was killed in a violent robbery in North Austin last month. Now his family is fighting for justice and calling on judges to not give low bail to murder suspects.
APD looking for 7 suspects connected to vehicle burglaries at city parks
The Austin Police Department is looking for seven people they say are connected to a “concerning trend” in vehicle burglaries at city parks.