Celebrating Black History Month with shows and events in Austin
As we celebrate Black History Month, there are several shows and events honoring the creativity and influence of Black artistry in our community.
As we celebrate Black History Month, there are several shows and events honoring the creativity and influence of Black artistry in our community.
Arlington man who did donuts during Austin street takeover, led police on chase charged
Investigators say Jerry Gore was doing donuts in Austin Saturday night before leading troopers on a 150 mph chase.
Investigators say Jerry Gore was doing donuts in Austin Saturday night before leading troopers on a 150 mph chase.
Central Texas weather: A few showers this morning, then sunny, warm, and windy
Today will be the warmest day of the week. If you don't see any rain, don't worry. We have two more chances. Zack Shields has more in his full forecast.
Today will be the warmest day of the week. If you don't see any rain, don't worry. We have two more chances. Zack Shields has more in his full forecast.
Austin police searching for missing teen
13-year-old Carlos David Caboda-Torres was last seen in the 1500 block of Rutland Ave. on Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.
13-year-old Carlos David Caboda-Torres was last seen in the 1500 block of Rutland Ave. on Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.
Austin City Council looks for solution as police contract negotiations at standstill
Austin Police officers are a little more than a month away from possibly working without a contract.
Austin Police officers are a little more than a month away from possibly working without a contract.
Multiple arrests made in ongoing investigation into Austin 'street takeover'
Seven arrests have been made in connection to last weekend's “street takeover” that took place. APD Chief Joseph Chacon addressed the public and media on Tuesday afternoon.
Seven arrests have been made in connection to last weekend's “street takeover” that took place. APD Chief Joseph Chacon addressed the public and media on Tuesday afternoon.
Friends, family hold protest at East Austin gas station where man was killed
Loved ones of Marquis Demps, who was shot and killed outside a Shell station on East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Springdale Road gathered to call for justice.
Loved ones of Marquis Demps, who was shot and killed outside a Shell station on East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Springdale Road gathered to call for justice.
Hospice care: More on what it is and who chooses it
Doctors say most patients who choose this route have a serious or terminal illness with a projected six months or less to live.
Doctors say most patients who choose this route have a serious or terminal illness with a projected six months or less to live.
Man shot and killed by 3 Austin police officers; attorneys call for justice
Police said shortly before midnight on Jan. 15, 30-year-old Anthony Marquis Franklin was shot and killed by three APD officers.
Police said shortly before midnight on Jan. 15, 30-year-old Anthony Marquis Franklin was shot and killed by three APD officers.
Road reopens after trash fire shut down traffic in East Travis County
Delta Post Drive has reopened after a trash fire shut down traffic this afternoon.
Delta Post Drive has reopened after a trash fire shut down traffic this afternoon.
Large apartment fire in North Austin, Red Cross assisting residents
Travis County ESD No. 2 arrived just before 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 to find fire through the roof of the Morgan apartments on Wells Branch Parkway.
Travis County ESD No. 2 arrived just before 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 to find fire through the roof of the Morgan apartments on Wells Branch Parkway.
Central Texas weather: Warming trend continues, even hotter tomorrow
It's still winter, but it certainly won't feel like it this week with temps as high as 90 degrees. Carlo Falco has more on that and a slight chance of rain his full forecast.
It's still winter, but it certainly won't feel like it this week with temps as high as 90 degrees. Carlo Falco has more on that and a slight chance of rain his full forecast.
1 dead, 2 injured in 3-vehicle crash in Northeast Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS says 3 vehicles crashed at the intersection of E. Anderson Lane and Cameron Road around 7:40 this morning.
Austin-Travis County EMS says 3 vehicles crashed at the intersection of E. Anderson Lane and Cameron Road around 7:40 this morning.
Central Texas Food Bank opens new food pantry in South Austin
The food bank says they have had more visitors than usual with many who were once supporting the food bank needing support for the first time.
The food bank says they have had more visitors than usual with many who were once supporting the food bank needing support for the first time.
CrimeWatch: Death of Jason John brings back painful memories for another family
The body of 30-year-old Jason John was found in Lady Bird Lake recently after he had disappeared after a night out on Rainey Street. But this isn't the first time this has happened to a young man in the Austin's popular nightlife district.
The body of 30-year-old Jason John was found in Lady Bird Lake recently after he had disappeared after a night out on Rainey Street. But this isn't the first time this has happened to a young man in the Austin's popular nightlife district.
Co-host of weekend street takeover event comments amid contentious police labor contract negotiations
The co-host of Saturday night’s “Lonestar Show,” or street takeover, said he didn’t mean to get in the middle of a political showdown. "We just wanted to go out and have some fun," he said.
The co-host of Saturday night’s “Lonestar Show,” or street takeover, said he didn’t mean to get in the middle of a political showdown. "We just wanted to go out and have some fun," he said.
Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees wants to review current policy regarding books in classrooms, libraries
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
Street racing incidents: Austin City Council member questions 911 wait times
The February 18 “street takeover” led to the city’s 911 call center receiving four times the normal number of calls.
The February 18 “street takeover” led to the city’s 911 call center receiving four times the normal number of calls.
Heart transplant survivors have new symbol of hope at Ascension Seton Medical Center
Heart transplant survivors get to ring the “New Beginning Bell" representing a second chance at life.
Heart transplant survivors get to ring the “New Beginning Bell" representing a second chance at life.
Austin street racing incidents: Mayor calls them 'illegal and outrageous'
An officer was injured and several police cars were damaged during street racing incidents across Austin late on February 18
An officer was injured and several police cars were damaged during street racing incidents across Austin late on February 18