Teen found shot, killed in East Austin; police investigating

Austin police said an 18-year-old was found shot and killed in East Austin on Tuesday, May 9. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response ahead of anticipated rainfall and flash flooding throughout the state.

Victim in fatal North Austin crash identified: police

41-year-old Lucas Aubry Barth died after a single-vehicle crash in the 13200 block of North I-35 Service Road NB last Saturday, May 6.

Support the local AAPI community with deals at Austin restaurants

It's AAPI Heritage Month and a new Family Style Passport gives people a chance to explore Asian restaurants, bars, and makers while giving back to the Austin Asian Community Health Initiative (AACHI).

Blanton Museum to hold new grounds grand opening celebration on May 13

The opening celebration will feature live music, remarks by special guests, a participatory art experience designed by the Haas Brothers, and activation of the primary outdoor gathering space, the Moody Patio.

Austin license plate reader program in its final stages

The Austin Police Department held a discussion on the license plate reader policy. The policy is now in its final stages

Austin FC defeats New Mexico United 2-0 in U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

Senior midfielder Rodney Redes and senior forward Maxi Urruti scored in the first half to secure Austin FC's first ever U.S. Open Cup home match win.

Former Austin teacher sentenced for illicit sexual conduct in Colombia

Court documents say he was living overseas when he paid for sex with three minors on multiple occasions over the course of six months.

Austin weather: Severe weather threat, flooding risk trending up this weekend

There's little drizzle Thursday morning, but a lot of rain is heading this way soon. Zack Shields has more on the potential flood this Mother's Day weekend.

Wild hogs take over garden; Austin teacher raises funds to keep them out

With the campus being located in a wooded area, Gray says Austin Discovery School has been dealing with the wild hogs for years now. 

'Raise the age' gun measure fails to move forward after passing out of House committee

A Texas bill that would raise the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles lost its momentum, and was left off the Texas House’s agenda ahead of a key deadline.

Austin weather: Rain and little more sunshine Wednesday, flooding possible this weekend

It may not rain all day, but you'll want to bring your umbrella with you as you head out the door this morning. Zack Shields has the latest on this wet weather in his full forecast.

Police investigating homicide in East Austin

Investigators say they were responding to a shots fired call, when they found an injured man a quarter mile away. The man died at the scene.

Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before historic expulsion vote in Texas House

In a historic move, fellow members expelled him Tuesday, May 9 for sexual misconduct after an investigation found the married East Texas Republican had sex with a 19-year-old woman who worked for him, then tried to cover it up.