Austin Parks Foundation brings back 'In the Park' series for 2023

These free, in-person community events will kick off this April through November and offer unique experiences for Austinites of all ages.

Texas CROWN Act legislation moves forward at Capitol

HB 567, known as the CROWN Act, would protect Texans from discrimination based on hairstyles and hair expression.

Austin Water discusses what's being done to prevent another water emergency

Austin City Council members grilled Austin Water officials about what’s being done to prevent another water emergency like the city-wide boil water notice in February 2022.

South Austin house fire leaves 2 displaced

Fire investigators are still working to determine what caused a fire at a home in South Austin.

CMT Awards hosted in Austin with events in Downtown taking place all weekend

The city has closed multiple roads throughout downtown and built outdoor stages for popular country artists including Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. The events lead up to the CMT Awards, which will be on Sunday at the Moody Center.

Lakeway teen golfer heads to Augusta for national competition

Audrey McIntyre is one of 80 nationwide, one of just ten in her age bracket, heading to the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. The competition will take place at Augusta National ahead of the Masters.

Victim suffers severe brain injuries following attack by man in Downtown Austin: APD

The victim had severe injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital. The injuries included multiple skull fractures, swelling of the head, and severe brain trauma.

Austin Water reports progress on external review recommendations

The improvements stem from recommendations made as part of an external review of Austin Water that was completed in January 2023.

TxDOT breaks ground on I-35 Capital Express North project

The $606 million freeway expansion will add one HOV lane in each direction of I-35 in areas of North Austin, along with other road improvements.

Central Texas weather: Cool weather continues Wednesday, then warming trend begins

Enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last. A warm front is heading our way. Zack Shields has details, plus a few chances for some rain, in his full forecast.

Texas law enforcement sees increase in fraudulent vehicle sales

In these recent cases, the task force has found that the majority of vehicles being sold fraudulently are coming from Houston, but the vehicles can end up being sold all over Texas.

Texas lawmakers debate 'Bentley's Law' to deter drunk driving

State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."

Austin-based medical marijuana operator opens first Texas dispensary

In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act to allow legal use of low-THC cannabis products for patients with epilepsy. Since, it’s been expanded to include patients with seizure disorders, autism, PTS, and cancer.

Opening statements begin in murder trial of Sgt. Daniel Perry

In a packed courtroom, opening statements and witness testimony picked up for the murder trial of Daniel Perry. Perry is accused of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. If Perry is found guilty by a jury, he could face life in prison.