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.

Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927

The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.

Board approves 6% raise for all Del Valle ISD positions

Teachers in Del Valle ISD will now start at $58,000 per year, and other positions will also see a raise in their pay.

Possible armed subject at ACC Northridge campus located, shelter-in-place lifted

Austin Community College has lifted its shelter-in-place order after police determined the object the person was carrying near campus was not a weapon.