Government shutdown 2023: How it affects Texans

As the federal government looms closer to a shutdown at the beginning of October, government programs that some Central Texans rely upon could potentially face delays.

Scammer poses as sergeant, threatens arrest: APD

Austin police says they have been notified of several calls where the caller was identifying himself as an APD sergeant.

UT Austin's Harry Ransom Center receives archive of 'Rocky,' 'Goodfellas' artifacts

Oscar-winning producer and director Irwin Winkler, who worked on classics including "Rocky" and "Goodfellas," has donated thousands of artifacts from his archive to the Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin.

Man arrested for first-degree murder after body found in East Austin park

45-year-old Jared Nelson has been arrested in connection with the death of 30-year-old Salvador Sanchez on Sept. 11, says the Austin Police Department.

Austin ISD approves TEA plan for state oversight of district's special education program

By a vote of 8-1, the Austin ISD school board approved a plan to establish state oversight of the district's struggling special education program, avoiding an all-out takeover.

Pflugerville police ask for help finding missing woman

HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Pflugerville police need your help finding a woman who has been missing since mid-August.

Police identify driver killed in East Austin wreck

Austin police have identified a driver who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in East Austin.

Thousands of insurance claims come in following hail storm

Last year, insurance payouts from hail storms exceeded $500 million, according a spokesperson with State Farm insurance. That ranked Texas second in the nation for hail insurance claims.

Attorney explains how Nicolas Shaughnessy’s jailhouse interview could impact his parole

In 2021, Nicolas Shaughnessy pleaded guilty to murder for the death of his father in 2018. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison but is eligible for parole in less than 20 years.

3 suspects sought in several aggravated robberies: APD

One suspect has already been arrested and charged and the Austin Police Department is searching for three more.

Man dead following incident in Southeast Austin

A man is dead following an incident at an apartment complex in Southeast Austin.

3 families displaced following fire in South Austin

Three families are displaced following a fire that destroyed one home and damaged another in South Austin.

Austin man explains why and how he hired a hitman to kill his parents

In an exclusive interview, Nicolas Shaughnessy sat down with CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis to explain why and how the murder-for-hire plot happened.

Hail damage: What you need to know to file an insurance claim

Parts of Central Texas were pelted with hail Sunday night, leaving many with damaged homes and cars. In this "7 on Your Side", Carissa Lehmkuhl breaks down what you need to know about filing insurance claims.

9-1-1 call prompts search for potentially missing paddle boarders on Lady Bird Lake

A woman called 9-1-1 Sunday night and said she couldn't find her boyfriend, but when emergency crews responded, they couldn't find her, says Austin police.

Austin nonprofit helps female inmates find courage to tell their stories

Every week, Truth Be Told volunteers drive up to two hours each way to bring a group of inmates together for a couple of hours, giving them a sense of reprieve from the concrete walls that bind them.