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.

Texas school enrollment sees second-largest historic drop, falls below 5.5 million

Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and analysis by Texas 2036.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings, flood advisories issued for Sunday night

A tranquil Mother’s Day across Central Texas is expected to give way to a night of dangerous weather as an approaching cold front brings the threat of hurricane-force winds and large hail to the region.

Fire risk increases across Central Texas ahead of summer

The spring flowers are in bloom all across Central Texas, but this patchwork of color is also a warning sign about the wildfire season that’s approaching.

Measles case reported in Travis County; first for 2026

An unvaccinated man exposed to measles while traveling internationally is at the center of Travis County's first case of 2026, health officials say.

2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs

Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.

Gas prices soar in Central Texas amid tensions in Iran

The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.

Deadly shooting at South Cajjun Eats in Travis County
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Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim

Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

National Teacher Appreciation Week: PfISD teacher honored by her alma mater

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Pflugerville ISD elementary school teacher was recognized by her alma mater for all she does for her students.