UT student safety organization calls for change following bicyclist death

Safehorns, a UT student safety organization, is asking the city to inspect West Campus construction sites after a bicyclist was killed by falling debris.

SXSW 2023: Preview the premieres and activations of the film and TV festival

The festival opens with "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves", and features multiple exciting events spotlighting your favorite TV shows and movies.

Austin business burglary suspect had 13 active felony warrants: APD

15 additional felony arrest warrants were authored and executed for his involvement in the Austin-area business burglaries in October, says APD.

Suspect disguised himself as technician in Verizon store robbery: APD

The suspect attempted to pass himself off as an IT employee at two Verizon stores in Southwest Austin, says APD. He also made threats indicating he had a weapon at the Barton Creek Square Verizon store.

Blue-green algae seen at Red Bud Isle, Jessica Hollis Park

Blue-green algae, which may be toxic, has been seen at Red Bud Isle on Lady Bird Lake and Jessica Hollis Park on Lake Austin, says the Austin Watershed Protection Department.

SXSW 2023: Museum of Graffiti showcases The Art of Hip Hop

The Museum of Graffiti is holding its first-ever pop-up in Austin celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with an opening weekend featuring legendary artists like Wu Tang's Raekwon, Talib Kweli, De La Soul's Maseo, and more.

SXSW 2023: Lush House showcases how cosmetics and tech are meeting for good

South by Southwest is officially underway and Rainey Street is bustling. Lush House is one of many activations open on the popular street.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in East Austin: EMS

Austin-Travis County EMS says the pedestrian was hit just after 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Regency Drive and FM 969.

2-alarm fire at East Austin apartment complex

Austin firefighters say the fire extended into the attic of the 16-unit, 2-story apartment building.

Abandoned house catches fire in Southeast Austin

When Austin firefighters arrived early Friday morning, half of the house was already burning.

APD, ATCEMS give safety tips, outline preparations for SXSW

The Austin Police Department and Austin-Travis County EMS say they've been planning for this for months and will have staff both inside and around events.

Spring festival season is here: what you need to know

SXSW, Rodeo Austin, NASCAR, Texas Relays, and more! March is a busy month in the City of Austin.

Council approves expanding public charging stations in Austin for electric vehicles

District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool's resolution aligns with the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which calls for reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

Central Texas weather: Increasing chance of severe weather Thursday night, Friday morning

Most of Central Texas is now under a marginal (level 1) risk of severe weather overnight. Zack Shields shows us what to expect from these storms in his full forecast.