Cool mornings and comfy afternoons with rain chances increasing this weekend

It's a great week to spend time outdoors, unless you're allergic to Cedar. Zack Shields has more on that, plus a couple of chances of rain in his full forecast.

Chinese restaurant in Westlake still dealing with aftermath of burst pipe

Lotus Hunan Chinese Restaurant has been open for 22 years. The owner said this is the longest they've been closed and are anxiously waiting to reopen.

Funeral held for AFD Battalion Chief Travis Maher

Family and friends paid their respects to Battalion Chief Travis Maher at Shoreline Church. Chief Maher was a 23-year veteran of AFD.

Warmer-than-average weather continues, rain chances increase this weekend

Yesterday was a record breaker with temps hitting 80 degrees. No records will be broken today, but the warm streak continues. Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.

3 hospitalized following shooting at East Austin party, police say

Three people were hospitalized following a shooting at a large party in East Austin early Tuesday morning, Austin police said.

Thieves stealing food trucks in Central Texas on the rise

Thieves in Central Texas are making off with food trucks, leaving local business owners in a tough spot.

Austin toll road rates increase on Jan. 1

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority implemented the toll hikes on Jan. 1.

Man arrested for hitting UT student in back of the head, UTPD says

A UT student told police she was walking toward Guadalupe Street when a man hit her in the back of the head with a closed fist.

What's open and closed in Austin on Jan. 2

New Year's Day fell on a Sunday this year, which means several places will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2.

Two chances of rain in the next 24 hours, plus another front

Grab your umbrella. This week is starting with a couple of chances of rain. Zack Shields has the details in his full forecast.

Motorcycle crash leaves 1 critically injured in Webberville

Medics performed CPR on one adult who was then transported by STAR Flight to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.

St. David's HealthCare welcomes first baby of 2023

Gianna Muhimbare was born in the very first hour of 2023 at St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Austin residents splash into the new year at Barton Springs Pool

This New Year tradition reportedly started in 1920 with a Canadian swimming group. Now, many people embrace the activity for health benefits, camaraderie, and the thrill.

8 people involved in two-vehicle crash near Lady Bird Lake

Four adults were transported to area hospitals, one with critical life-threatening injuries, one with potentially serious injuries and two with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.