Texas CROWN Act passes in Senate, headed to Governor Abbott's desk
The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1.
The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
Austin weather: Heavy rain, storms, flooding risk starting Friday night
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m.
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.
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.
APD identifies man killed after crashing into moving train in East Austin
Austin police identified the man who was killed after crashing into a moving train in East Austin on May 12.
Austin police identified the man who was killed after crashing into a moving train in East Austin on May 12.
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
The Austin Police Department held a discussion on the license plate reader policy. The policy is now in its final stages
Austin FC to host Chicago Fire FC in U.S. Open Cup Round of 16
This Round of 16 match will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Austin FC and Chicago Fire FC.
This Round of 16 match will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Austin FC and Chicago Fire FC.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel Perry sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder of Austin protester in 2020
A Travis County judge sentenced Daniel Perry to 25 years in prison for the murder of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in July 2020.
A Travis County judge sentenced Daniel Perry to 25 years in prison for the murder of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in July 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travis County Commissioners approve increase in pay for deputies, corrections officers
The Travis County Commissioner Court approved a $5,000 increase in salary for entry level positions and a percentage for higher level positions.
The Travis County Commissioner Court approved a $5,000 increase in salary for entry level positions and a percentage for higher level positions.



















