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.
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.
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.
East Austin house fire cause under investigation
Travis County Fire Marshal is investigating what started a fire in a mobile home on Blue Bluff Road.
Travis County Fire Marshal is investigating what started a fire in a mobile home on Blue Bluff Road.
Thousands of musicians, supporters sign letter to SXSW demanding more pay
In 2022, SXSW made over $280 million. Some musicians say they feel exploited because pay rates haven't changed in over a decade.
In 2022, SXSW made over $280 million. Some musicians say they feel exploited because pay rates haven't changed in over a decade.
Austin plumbing company's commercials catch the eye of late-night talk show host John Oliver
For four years now, Austin-based Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning has been going cinematic in their advertising, from “The Terminator” (“Toiletnator”) to “Star Wars” to “Napoleon Dynamite.”
For four years now, Austin-based Radiant Plumbing and Air Conditioning has been going cinematic in their advertising, from “The Terminator” (“Toiletnator”) to “Star Wars” to “Napoleon Dynamite.”
Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
City to install temporary solar lighting on trail near Rainey Street before start of SXSW
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
Largest and tallest climbing gym in the Southwest opens in North Austin
Mesa Rim Climbing Center features 55-foot-tall climbing walls, rope climbing and bouldering terrain across its roughly 50,000 square feet facility.
Mesa Rim Climbing Center features 55-foot-tall climbing walls, rope climbing and bouldering terrain across its roughly 50,000 square feet facility.
APD launches new non-emergency online reporting system
APD says this system allows the report to be accepted into the official offense report database within hours or a similar time frame as if an officer wrote the report.
APD says this system allows the report to be accepted into the official offense report database within hours or a similar time frame as if an officer wrote the report.
Vikings WR KJ Osborn after saving man from burning car: 'I'm so happy the guy is alive'
Call it divine intervention. Call it being in the right place at the right time. Call it whatever you want, but Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after helping save a man’s life Sunday night in Texas.
Call it divine intervention. Call it being in the right place at the right time. Call it whatever you want, but Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after helping save a man’s life Sunday night in Texas.
Savings at the pump: Circle K offering 30 cents off per gallon of gas on March 9
Circle K gas stations across Texas will offer 30 cents off per gallon of fuel on March 9 as part of a Fuel Day Pop-Up event.
Circle K gas stations across Texas will offer 30 cents off per gallon of fuel on March 9 as part of a Fuel Day Pop-Up event.
Dress For Success Austin helps women achieve economic independence
It's International Women's Day and Dress For Success Austin is all about women helping women develop careers and thrive professionally.
It's International Women's Day and Dress For Success Austin is all about women helping women develop careers and thrive professionally.
Austin airport asking passengers to arrive early during busy Spring Travel Season
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says last March was the busiest in airport history and airlines are offering 10% more seats this year. That's why they say passengers need to plan ahead, arrive early and ‘pack their patience’.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says last March was the busiest in airport history and airlines are offering 10% more seats this year. That's why they say passengers need to plan ahead, arrive early and ‘pack their patience’.
Central Texas weather: Warm Wednesday, cold front late Thursday
More warm temperatures today with high humidity, but a front later today will drop temps for some into the 60s and 70s while the rest of us stay in the low to mid 80s. Zack Shields has details plus a chance of rain in his full forecast.
More warm temperatures today with high humidity, but a front later today will drop temps for some into the 60s and 70s while the rest of us stay in the low to mid 80s. Zack Shields has details plus a chance of rain in his full forecast.
1 dead in motorcycle wreck in Southwest Austin
First responders are on the scene of a deadly motorcycle wreck in Southwest Austin near Oak Hill. Crews are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
First responders are on the scene of a deadly motorcycle wreck in Southwest Austin near Oak Hill. Crews are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
Silver Alert discontinued for missing man in Northeast Austin
Austin police have discontinued a Silver Alert for James Burtis who had been missing since yesterday.
Austin police have discontinued a Silver Alert for James Burtis who had been missing since yesterday.
Burnet Co. waives fees for late property tax payments due to ice storm
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
Firefighters investigate arson at historic South Austin church
The Austin Fire Department says a church fire in South Austin has been ruled ‘incendiary.’
The Austin Fire Department says a church fire in South Austin has been ruled ‘incendiary.’
Man steals packages from Central Austin porch, threatens victim with knife: Police
Police said on March 3, around 5:30 p.m., a man stole several packages off a porch near the intersection of West 35th Street and Fruth Street.
Police said on March 3, around 5:30 p.m., a man stole several packages off a porch near the intersection of West 35th Street and Fruth Street.
Vikings WR KJ Osborn details pulling man from burning car in Texas
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after saving a man's life Sunday, pulling a crash victim from a burning car in Texas.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn is being called a hero after saving a man's life Sunday, pulling a crash victim from a burning car in Texas.