Invasive strep cases being monitored by Austin Public Health

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, cases of iGAS began peaking earlier than normal last fall, and have remained unusually high in children in some parts of the country.

Car teeters on top of fire hydrant following crash in Austin

Austin-Travis County EMS said around 2:18 p.m., two cars were involved in a crash near Enfield Road and Newfield Road.

22 people involved in 9-vehicle crash in NE Austin

ATCEMS says it transported two teens and two adults to Dell Seton with non-life-threatening injuries. Another person was evaluated, but refused transport. Drivers are advised to expect traffic delays and avoid the area if possible.

Man plans to travel from Austin to Seattle on horseback

Cyril Bertheau quit his six-figure tech job and bought a horse. Now he is planning to ride that horse from Austin to Seattle in 100 days.

Travis County DA reacts to Abbott’s call for pardon of Daniel Perry

On Saturday, Gov. Abbott requested the Board of Pardons and Paroles to look into pardoning Sgt. Daniel Perry. Perry was convicted of murder in the 2020 shooting death of Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster.

Manor ISD names lone finalist for superintendent

Pending approval, Dr. Robert Sormani will begin his new role as Manor ISD superintendent on May 1.

Austin City Council to hear resolution to make Rainey Street safer

Council member Zo Qadri will present his resolution to make Rainey Street safer at this Thursday's meeting. This comes after the recent deaths of Jason John and Jon Honey, whose bodies were discovered in Lady Bird Lake near the bar district.

Swanson’s injury a concern as US downs Ireland 2-0

Swanson was carted off the field at Q2 Stadium and was taken to a hospital. The match also marked the return of midfielder Julie Ertz, who had not played for the United States since the Tokyo Olympics.

Sister of man shot dead at Givens Park in 2019 pleads for information

Arbor Davis, the sister of Andre Davis Sr or "Big Dre" as he was known, says she just wants justice for her brother. Davis was shot and killed in Givens Park in 2019.

Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game

The Spurs are playing their final two home games at the Moody Center in Austin as part of what the franchise has deemed a regional outreach.

Safety measures to increase in Rainey Street area after recent drownings, city says

Almost a week after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, the City of Austin announced increased safety measures around the area this weekend.

Second suspect arrested, charged in North Austin shooting: police

Kendra Johnson was arrested Tuesday, April 4 and charged with murder. Johnson was wanted in connection with a March 18 shooting in North Austin that killed Barry Dockery.

Military family move into mortgage-free home in Pflugerville

The mortgage-free home was made possible by Operation Finally Home along with Scott Felder Homes, Tiemann Land and Cattle Development and other community partners.