One dead in wreck on Cesar Chavez

One person is dead after a single-vehicle wreck near Downtown Austin just before 11 p.m. on Dec. 15.

Misleading police oversight petition campaign continues despite advocates' efforts to quash it

Members of Equity Action, a criminal justice-focused non-profit, say a “dubious at best” petition campaign has continued weeks after their attorneys sent a cease and desist letter to a consulting firm associated with the effort.

Winter-like chill expected to last through the weekend

This afternoon, temperatures will be in the 50s, but next week is looking even colder. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Austin ISD school board names new interim superintendent

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) named Matias Segura the new interim superintendent. Most recently, Segura served as the AISD Chief of Operations.

Austin ISD school board rejects tax break for semiconductor company

The tax break, called the appraised value limitation, lets potential businesses build property and create jobs in exchange for a 10-year limit on the taxable property value for school district maintenance and operation.

'Delicious Tamales' in Austin is ready for busy holiday season

With less than two weeks before Christmas, Delicious Tamales had to stop taking pre-orders, but that's not stopping Austin residents from walking in to try some authentic tamales. 

APD's Operation Blue Santa in need of volunteers to distribute gifts

Margarine Beaman, the President of Operation Blue Santa, discussed how the organization is in need of volunteers to help deliver gifts to families.

Austin Vietnam veteran fights rare disorder that weakens his body's muscles

The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.

Austin Rise FC, 100% women-owned, joins Women's Premier Soccer League

Austin Rise FC, a 100 percent women-owned club, was founded in July 2022 by Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, Rachelle D’Amico, Erin Webb, Amanda Lisberger, Katie Reed, and Christiane Lessa.

Holiday-themed bars pop up around Austin

If you're staying in town for the holidays and you're looking for a fun way to celebrate in Austin, there's plenty of things to do, including some adult-friendly festivities at holiday pop-up bars.

Sunny day today, but cold front brings cloudy, dreary weather again tomorrow

You'll want to dress in layers today. We're starting the day with temps in the 30s and heading for the 60s this afternoon. Enjoy the weather while it lasts. Another cold front is heading our way. Zack Shields has the details.

Police investigating recent robberies in South Austin

Another major city crime APD has seen is jugging robberies. To this date, police reported 129 jugging robberies with nearly $1.3 million stolen.

Police searching for 3 suspects involved in jugging robbery at South Austin gas station

This investigation is another crime trend known as "Juggings." To date, APD has fielded about 129 reports of juggings, with a total of $1,322,319 in cash stolen.

Austin police looking for man who robbed Home Depot

Do you recognize this man? Austin police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a robbery in a South Austin Home Depot.