Case against APD officer dropped by Travis County DA
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has conditionally dismissed a murder charge against an Austin police officer.
Holiday safety: Austin police offer tips ahead of shopping season
The Austin Police Department is offering tips for people to stay safe during the holidays.
Man dragged several yards after being hit by pickup truck; police looking for driver
The Austin Police Department is looking for the driver of a pickup truck who hit a person who was loading up his work trailer and dragged him several yards.
Texas holiday travel and winter weather preparedness: TxDOT, AAA urge people to drive safe
The Texas Department of Transportation is urging people to be safe on the road this holiday season.
3 Texas restaurants make '100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century' list
Three Texas restaurants were named to the Robb Report's inaugural list of the "100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century."
How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities
If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.
Free holiday meals: H-E-B Feast of Sharing held at Palmer Events Center
The annual H-E-B Feast of Sharing is taking place at the Palmer Events Center and is free and open to the public.
Austin working to shorten emergency response times with new system
The City of Austin is getting closer to rolling out a new system designed to help emergency vehicles move through traffic faster.
Austin family's pet turkey vanishes days before Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just days away, one Austin family is dealing with a holiday headache they never expected, their pet turkey has vanished.
Texas vs Texas A&M: Bryan mayor challenges Austin Mayor Kirk Watson in friendly wager
The mayor of Bryan has issued a friendly wager to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson ahead of the college football game against the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.
Texas State Park holiday events 2025: Lights, trails, and fun activities
Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.
Mother of teen shot 30 times disappointed in murderer's plea deal
The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison.
Central Texas Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving food; Sen. Cornyn, Mayor Watson join food line
On Monday, two prominent political leaders from different parties handed out supplies for 1,000 Thanksgiving meals.
Petition calls for audit of Austin's city budget
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.
Austin weather: Severe weather and localized flooding possible
We have a chance for storms and showers across the entire viewing area today
Apple iPhones stolen over Halloween weekend recovered by Austin PD
Did you lose your phone in the downtown Austin area over Halloween weekend? Police may have it.
'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican
Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.
Thanksgiving: Huston-Tillotson fraternity delivers meals to Austin community
Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.
