Austin ISD approves $2.44B bond proposal
Austin ISD said the bond package will provide funding for improvements to enhance safety, centers on equity, benefits every campus and addresses affordability.
Austin ISD said the bond package will provide funding for improvements to enhance safety, centers on equity, benefits every campus and addresses affordability.
Dr. Melva K. Williams selected as new Huston-Tillotson University president
Dr. Melva K. Williams will take over as the institution's seventh president and CEO effective August 15.
Dr. Melva K. Williams will take over as the institution's seventh president and CEO effective August 15.
Austin ISD to provide free meals for all students at 76 campuses
Students at 76 Austin ISD campuses will be receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program, says the district.
Students at 76 Austin ISD campuses will be receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program, says the district.
Black-owned Austin bookstore fights against banned books with new nonprofit
There’s been much debate on which books should or should not be allowed, but for the owners of Black Pearl Books, it’s simple.
There’s been much debate on which books should or should not be allowed, but for the owners of Black Pearl Books, it’s simple.
Violent 24 hours in Austin: 2 dead, 3 injured as police look for multiple suspects
The string of violence began in the afternoon on August 10. Police are investigating four shootings and another homicide that happened in separate parts of Austin.
The string of violence began in the afternoon on August 10. Police are investigating four shootings and another homicide that happened in separate parts of Austin.
Rain possible as temperatures remain below triple digits
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over Austin and there's plenty of moisture in place, the window is open for pop-showers today.
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over Austin and there's plenty of moisture in place, the window is open for pop-showers today.
Austin Pets Alive! takes in 19 puppies after mothers die due to heat
So far, ten of the puppies have been fostered or adopted, says Austin Pets Alive!
So far, ten of the puppies have been fostered or adopted, says Austin Pets Alive!
Missing Bexar County woman may be in Austin area, officials say
Sharon Lynn Oglesby, 38, was reported missing on Sunday, August 7 and may also be in the Comal County area around Canyon Lake or New Braunfels.
Sharon Lynn Oglesby, 38, was reported missing on Sunday, August 7 and may also be in the Comal County area around Canyon Lake or New Braunfels.
Showers and storms possible, 90s make a comeback
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over us, we will keep the window open for pop-showers today through the weekend.
Since the dome of high pressure is not centered over us, we will keep the window open for pop-showers today through the weekend.
Westlake football team aiming for Texas high school first
The Chaparrals are hoping to make some history this season and they'll attempt it with a new head coach.
The Chaparrals are hoping to make some history this season and they'll attempt it with a new head coach.
Man shot at Austin gas station, police investigating
The shooting happened at around 4:30 a.m. at Shell gas station right off I-35 near 38th Street.
The shooting happened at around 4:30 a.m. at Shell gas station right off I-35 near 38th Street.
Victim identified following deadly South Austin shooting
Austin police said the victim knew the person that shot him, and he was targeted.
Austin police said the victim knew the person that shot him, and he was targeted.
Woman injured in downtown Austin shooting
Police received a call about the shooting on East 7th and Neches Streets at around 3 a.m.
Police received a call about the shooting on East 7th and Neches Streets at around 3 a.m.
Austin ISD provides students with free feminine hygiene products
Starting this school year, Austin ISD is going to provide free feminine hygiene products for students.
Starting this school year, Austin ISD is going to provide free feminine hygiene products for students.
Mother of 5 missing for 6 months last seen in South Austin
An Austin woman has been missing since February, and her family and friends are desperate to find her.
An Austin woman has been missing since February, and her family and friends are desperate to find her.
Austin airport's air tanker base critical in Texas' fire fight
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
The 10-Tanker can drop more than 9,400 gallons of water in eight seconds, covering a mile long stretch of land. It can also fly as low as 250 feet off the ground.
APD asking for help finding suspect vehicle in north Austin hit-and-run
A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was riding his bicycle north on Burnet Road when a vehicle hit him from behind.
A preliminary investigation revealed the victim was riding his bicycle north on Burnet Road when a vehicle hit him from behind.
Major bus driver shortage as Lake Travis ISD starts school year
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Teen arrested for killing man with baseball bat in North Austin, police says
Austin police said an 18-year-old was arrested for murder after he killed a man with a baseball bat in North Austin.
Austin police said an 18-year-old was arrested for murder after he killed a man with a baseball bat in North Austin.
'Back-to-School' burger collaboration by Vital Farms, Hopdoddy
Two Austin brands are coming together for a limited-edition item for the month of August.
Two Austin brands are coming together for a limited-edition item for the month of August.