Central Texas weather: Severe storms Thursday could bring large hail, damaging winds
All the ingredients are coming together to generate rounds of strong to severe storms Thursday. Zack Shields has more on the timing of the storms and what to expect.
All the ingredients are coming together to generate rounds of strong to severe storms Thursday. Zack Shields has more on the timing of the storms and what to expect.
Texas House discuss bills aimed at keeping sexually explicit materials out of school libraries
HB 900 would remove books from school libraries that are deemed to contain “sexually explicit material."
HB 900 would remove books from school libraries that are deemed to contain “sexually explicit material."
Proposed bill that would allow state to overrule cities on short-term rental rules altered after debate
Many cities throughout North Texas have passed ordinances that say where short-term rentals can be allowed to operate, but a bill discussed Wednesday, as originally proposed, would have undone those ordinances.
Many cities throughout North Texas have passed ordinances that say where short-term rentals can be allowed to operate, but a bill discussed Wednesday, as originally proposed, would have undone those ordinances.
VIDEO: Texas DPS trooper saves man's life just seconds before high-speed crash
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
The man said if the trooper didn't tell him to get out of the way, the car involved in the chase would have crashed into him.
UT launches housing scholarship program to assist low-income students
The new scholarship program will offer scholarships to offset on-campus housing costs by up to $1,800 per academic year.
The new scholarship program will offer scholarships to offset on-campus housing costs by up to $1,800 per academic year.
Grand jury clears 3 Austin police officers in use of force case
A Travis County Special Grand Jury has cleared Austin police officers Derrick Lehman, Jason Cummins, and Michael Barba in Use of Force case in the 2021 shooting of Lashondell Gillespie.
A Travis County Special Grand Jury has cleared Austin police officers Derrick Lehman, Jason Cummins, and Michael Barba in Use of Force case in the 2021 shooting of Lashondell Gillespie.
Central Texas weather: Severe storms possible Thursday
There's just a little drizzle out there this morning, but Thursday could bring some storms. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
There's just a little drizzle out there this morning, but Thursday could bring some storms. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Police investigating homicide at North Austin apartment complex
Authorities say they got multiple 911 calls about a man who appeared to have been shot before finding a man in his 20s with obvious signs of trauma.
Authorities say they got multiple 911 calls about a man who appeared to have been shot before finding a man in his 20s with obvious signs of trauma.
City of Austin announces new bonus structure for seasonal employees
The City of Austin announced a new bonus structure for seasonal employees.
The City of Austin announced a new bonus structure for seasonal employees.
Data from first two weeks of APD, Texas DPS partnership presented to city council
Chief Chacon says there are more than 300 vacant officer positions and that number grows every day. He says this partnership between APD and DPS is proving to be extremely valuable when it comes to keeping Austin safe during the staffing shortage.
Chief Chacon says there are more than 300 vacant officer positions and that number grows every day. He says this partnership between APD and DPS is proving to be extremely valuable when it comes to keeping Austin safe during the staffing shortage.
No charges after resident shoots, kills man who broke into Austin home, police say
Police say they got a 911 call just after 5:30 a.m. on April 18 to report a man trying to break into a home in Northeast Austin.
Police say they got a 911 call just after 5:30 a.m. on April 18 to report a man trying to break into a home in Northeast Austin.
Pedestrian hit, killed by driver in Downtown Austin
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver on North Lamar in Downtown Austin.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a driver on North Lamar in Downtown Austin.
Central Texas weather: Scattered showers possible for the next several days
Keep your umbrella handy. You're going to need it this week. Zack Shields shows us where and when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
Keep your umbrella handy. You're going to need it this week. Zack Shields shows us where and when we might see some rain in his full forecast.
Stolen fuel tank involved in wreck, spill that shut down Hwy 71
Last Wednesday, an 18-wheeler hit a 500-gallon drum of diesel fuel in Bee Cave that was sitting on the roadway. Turns out the tank was stolen from a nearby construction site.
Last Wednesday, an 18-wheeler hit a 500-gallon drum of diesel fuel in Bee Cave that was sitting on the roadway. Turns out the tank was stolen from a nearby construction site.
1 person injured, 7 cats rescued from apartment fire in North Austin
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Monday, at an apartment near Reinli Street. 6 units were impacted, AFD says.
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Monday, at an apartment near Reinli Street. 6 units were impacted, AFD says.
Decades-old 'Hi, How Are You' mural preserved in West Campus
A decades-old building at 21st and Guadalupe in West Campus was razed to the ground, but the decades-old “Hi, How Are You" mural painted on it, is still standing tall thanks to efforts to preserve it.
A decades-old building at 21st and Guadalupe in West Campus was razed to the ground, but the decades-old “Hi, How Are You" mural painted on it, is still standing tall thanks to efforts to preserve it.
Fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake this year; no foul play suspected: APD
Austin police are investigating after another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. This is the fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months.
Austin police are investigating after another body was found in Lady Bird Lake on April 15. This is the fourth body found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months.
Austin ISD requests review of TEA's recommendations regarding special education services
Austin ISD said the district will request an informal review of TEA's decision to assign a team of conservators to oversee special education.
Austin ISD said the district will request an informal review of TEA's decision to assign a team of conservators to oversee special education.
Free Zilker Shuttle returns this summer
The free shuttle service to Zilker Metropolitan Park will pick up at the One Texas Center parking garage.
The free shuttle service to Zilker Metropolitan Park will pick up at the One Texas Center parking garage.
Central Texas weather: Sunny and mild Monday with chance of rain the rest of the week
Enjoy the sunshine today as rain is moving back in the forecast on Tuesday and it could stick around all week.
Enjoy the sunshine today as rain is moving back in the forecast on Tuesday and it could stick around all week.