Austin animal shelters looking for people to foster during freeze
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center are looking for people who can foster dogs during the dangerous cold weather.
City Council member, firefighters association criticize Austin's cold weather shelter policy
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes says, "We already know we are expecting freezing temperatures starting Thursday. We need to give our community time to make arrangements."
Arctic cold front bringing freezing temperatures, single-digit wind chills Thursday and Friday
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Wind Chill Warning and Hard Freeze Watch from Thursday evening to Friday morning.
Travis County DA rejects request from attorneys representing APD officer to appear before grand jury
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
APD officer Luis Serrato shot and killed Alex Gonzales Jr. on Jan. 5, 2021. He was called to Wickersham Lane after Officer Gabriel Gutierrez, who was off duty, shot Gonzales.
Firework stands now open in Texas for holiday season
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.
Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.
New rooftop restaurant in Austin offers delicious meals with an amazing view
A new rooftop restaurant called Nido opened to the public in late October, offering internationally-inspired cuisine with incredible city views.
A new rooftop restaurant called Nido opened to the public in late October, offering internationally-inspired cuisine with incredible city views.
Diagon Alley ATX brings holiday magic to spectators, local charities
There's a Harry Potter themed house in Southwest Austin that is making the holidays magic for spectators and local charities.
There's a Harry Potter themed house in Southwest Austin that is making the holidays magic for spectators and local charities.
Firefighters rescue 'adventurous' dog from Austin garbage truck
An ‘adventurous’ dog named Reba went for the ride of her life on board an Austin Recycles garbage truck.
An ‘adventurous’ dog named Reba went for the ride of her life on board an Austin Recycles garbage truck.
Texas leaders provide update on preparations for dangerous cold weather heading our way
Gov. Abbott and other state leaders are providing an update on the preparations for the winter weather heading our way. ERCOT leaders said yesterday that they believe there will be sufficient power generation to meet demand.
Gov. Abbott and other state leaders are providing an update on the preparations for the winter weather heading our way. ERCOT leaders said yesterday that they believe there will be sufficient power generation to meet demand.
8 people killed in crashes around Austin area this past weekend
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Overall, 2022 has been a near-record year for traffic fatalities. In Austin, there have been 110 deadly crashes and 116 fatalities, essentially tied with 2021.
Judge denies APD officer's motion to dismiss civil lawsuit against him for 2020 killing of Mike Ramos
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.
A judge denied Officer Christopher Taylor's motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit against him for the 2020 killing of Mike Ramos.
Austin weather: How to protect your home from this week's arctic blast
Hard freeze is expected with wind chills in the single digits. Experts say it's important to remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, plants.
Hard freeze is expected with wind chills in the single digits. Experts say it's important to remember the 4 Ps: people, pets, pipes, plants.
Gov. Abbott condemns antisemitic acts at Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott condemned antisemitic acts while lighting the Shamash of the Menorah at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
Gov. Greg Abbott condemned antisemitic acts while lighting the Shamash of the Menorah at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
2 killed, 4 others injured in two-vehicle crash in Manor
Austin police said on Dec. 17, around 4:46 p.m., officers responded to a crash between two vehicles, a pick-up truck and a car, in the 8600 block of E. Parmer Lane.
Austin police said on Dec. 17, around 4:46 p.m., officers responded to a crash between two vehicles, a pick-up truck and a car, in the 8600 block of E. Parmer Lane.
Woman killed after hitting concrete wall in South Austin
Preliminary information shows the driver tried to enter the on-ramp for WB 290 but struck a concrete wall for unknown reasons.
Preliminary information shows the driver tried to enter the on-ramp for WB 290 but struck a concrete wall for unknown reasons.
Pedestrian killed in Southeast Austin hit-and-run crash
Police said on Dec. 16, around 2:39 a.m., officers responded to a crash between the driver of a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Bastrop Hwy SVRD., and Montopolis Drive.
Police said on Dec. 16, around 2:39 a.m., officers responded to a crash between the driver of a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Bastrop Hwy SVRD., and Montopolis Drive.
Property tax checks, Christmas gifts stolen from mailbox trays in Travis County
Most of the checks were taken out of post office drop boxes and neighborhood cluster boxes, according to investigators.
Most of the checks were taken out of post office drop boxes and neighborhood cluster boxes, according to investigators.
3-alarm fire in Central Austin was accidental: AFD
Austin fire said an accidental fire started at 4222 Elevator Drive was put out shortly after the call Monday morning.
Austin fire said an accidental fire started at 4222 Elevator Drive was put out shortly after the call Monday morning.
South Austin house fire likely caused by lightning, AFD says
A lightning strike is likely to blame for a fire at a 2-story home in South Austin, according to the Austin Fire Department.
A lightning strike is likely to blame for a fire at a 2-story home in South Austin, according to the Austin Fire Department.
Heavy rain hits Austin area, cold front later this week
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.
NWS extends Flood Advisories for Travis County, Bastrop County, Lee County, and Williamson County until 12:30 p.m. Heavy rain, lightning and pea-sized hail are possible on and off through early afternoon.