Kidnapping suspects arrested by Austin police: affidavit
Several kidnapping suspects were arrested by Austin police, according to court documents.
Several kidnapping suspects were arrested by Austin police, according to court documents.
HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Austin police pay, benefits guaranteed by City Council
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
APD officers will receive salaries and benefits after the city council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday.
Suspect inappropriately touched child at North Austin store: APD
Austin police are looking for a suspect they say is connected to an indecency with a child by contact incident at a North Austin store.
Austin police are looking for a suspect they say is connected to an indecency with a child by contact incident at a North Austin store.
Smoke near Lake Walter E. Long due to prescribed fire: AFD
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Seeing smoke in east Austin? It could be from prescribed fires around Lake Walter E. Long, which AFD says is part of an ongoing ecological restoration project.
Gas line break prompts evacuations in Northeast Austin
A gas line break led to evacuations in Northeast Austin on Thursday morning.
A gas line break led to evacuations in Northeast Austin on Thursday morning.
Major water main break shut down road in East Austin
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
A major water main break tied up traffic this morning in East Austin.
Vehicle rescue shuts down 183: 1 dead, 3 hospitalized
US Highway 183 is closed in Southeast Austin after a deadly wreck and vehicle rescue.
US Highway 183 is closed in Southeast Austin after a deadly wreck and vehicle rescue.
Northwest Austin apartment fire leaves 16 residents displaced
A two-alarm fire in Northwest Austin left many residents displaced. The apartment complex is asking for help.
A two-alarm fire in Northwest Austin left many residents displaced. The apartment complex is asking for help.
Plan to widen US 290 into freeway between Austin, Dripping Springs
TxDOT has unveiled a new plan to widen US 290 into a freeway, between Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs.
TxDOT has unveiled a new plan to widen US 290 into a freeway, between Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs.
Texas bats freeze, die by the hundreds due to arctic blast
The Austin Bat Refuge said hundreds of bats were killed due to the recent freeze in Central Texas.
The Austin Bat Refuge said hundreds of bats were killed due to the recent freeze in Central Texas.
North Austin shooting victim identified; suspect at-large: APD
The 22-year-old victim of a deadly shooting in north Austin has been identified by police.
The 22-year-old victim of a deadly shooting in north Austin has been identified by police.
Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Austin's Blues on the Green 2024 season canceled
Blues on the Green, the annual summer concert series at Zilker Park, is canceling its upcoming summer season.
Blues on the Green, the annual summer concert series at Zilker Park, is canceling its upcoming summer season.
Texas book ban blocked by federal appeals court
A controversial Texas law aimed at keeping obscene books out of school libraries was blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court.
A controversial Texas law aimed at keeping obscene books out of school libraries was blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court.
Broken water pipes close government facilities after freeze
Water pipes, frozen by Texas' recent wintery weather, closed several government facilities across the Austin area.
Water pipes, frozen by Texas' recent wintery weather, closed several government facilities across the Austin area.
Austin police pay, benefits to be voted on by city council
Austin police pay and benefits will be voted on during the first 2024 Austin City Council meeting.
Austin police pay and benefits will be voted on during the first 2024 Austin City Council meeting.
Texas freeze: Water pipes break as weather warms up
Water pipes are breaking as the Texas weather begins to warm up. Reliant Plumbing received lots of calls on Wednesday.
Water pipes are breaking as the Texas weather begins to warm up. Reliant Plumbing received lots of calls on Wednesday.
Austin homeless strategy could get 'comprehensive review' from city council
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
As Austin's homeless struggle in frigid weather, City Council could soon be reviewing the city's strategy on homelessness.
AFD responds to large shed fire in West Austin
Austin firefighters were on scene of a fully-involved shed fire in West Austin.
Austin firefighters were on scene of a fully-involved shed fire in West Austin.