Austin weather: Heat Advisory issued as temperatures continue to climb

A heat advisory has already been issued for several Central Texas counties, and it will get even hotter this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Austin leaders, lawmakers taking action to stop mail thieves

Mail theft is on the rise in Austin, so city leaders, lawmakers and the US Postal Service are taking action in an effort to stop thieves.

Teen injured by Austin police after mistakenly identified as suspect, mother says

The 16-year-old was allegedly handcuffed and injured by APD police officers trying to serve a search and arrest warrant for someone living at his apartment complex.

City of Austin to host summer emergency preparedness pop-ups

City departments will be on site at utility customer service centers from June 13-15, offering information, demonstrations and giveaway items to promote emergency preparedness this summer.

Texas House forms Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment

Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R) announced the formation of a House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment, tasked with issues concerning K-12 students in Texas.

Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Manor

The alleged driver is now facing a second-degree felony charge and was booked into the Travis County Jail, says Manor police.

Austin weather: Even hotter temperatures coming this week

The feels like temperature is already over 100 degrees, and it's about to get even hotter. Zack Shields has details plus a chance of storms in his full forecast.

Protest over Texas governor's policies in downtown Austin

Protesters say they're against Gov. Greg Abbott’s policies ranging from transgender healthcare access to immigration.

Body found in Shoal Creek, police investigating

Austin police responded to a call about a body in the 2900 block of North Lamar Boulevard.

Austin home builder offers AFD home as fire training site

Gossett & Co. invited the Central Austin community to Austin Fire Department's live house fire training at a home scheduled to be demolished soon.

Residents in neighborhood that flooded say city didn't communicate about filing claims

Residents on Mearns Meadow Boulevard in north Austin are still in the process of rebuilding their homes after their neighborhood flooded due to a culvert clogged with leftover winter storm debris.

Austin announces cooling centers as temperatures reach triple digits

With temperatures reaching over 100 degrees in the coming days, the city of Austin is opening cooling centers at recreation facilities so residents can beat the heat.

North Austin swim instructor teaches community about summer safety

Time working as a swim instructor and paramedic has taught Marty Butler valuable skills in water safety and lifesaving. With the arrival of summer in central Texas, Butler is now teaching her skills to others.

Multi-vehicle crash in southeast Travis County injures 4 people: ATCEMS

Medics responded to a three-to-four vehicle crash just on FM 812 Road just south of the airport. Four patients were declared trauma alerts.

2 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in East Austin: ATCEMS

ATCEMS medics responded to a three-vehicle crash on East Cesar Chavez near downtown early Saturday morning. Two adults were taken to a hospital with potentially serious injuries.