CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids

CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.

Smoke from illegal South Austin dump fire seen for miles

The Austin Fire Department responded to the scene of an illegal dump fire in the 2100 block of Brandt Road.

Victim identified in deadly stabbing in Downtown

The Austin Police Department says it is searching for at least one person in connection to a homicide in the downtown area.

36 cadets graduate from Travis County ESD No. 2's first in-house training program

In the past, a firefighter would have to get certification on their own before training. Now, you can start without any certifications, and they will teach you everything. This program was a response to the worker shortage.

Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion

The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.

Austin's Howler Brothers and Tiki Tatsu-Ya team up for collaboration

To celebrate their shared appreciation for Austin's vibrant and diverse cultures, the two brands have partnered to create a limited-edition, tiki-themed line of shirts, hats, and more.

Heat advisory for half of Central Texas, rain and relief on the way?

A Heat Advisory has been issued for half of Central Texas from noon to 8 p.m. today. The advisory means either the air temperature reaches 103º or the heat index gets to 108º.

South Austin shooting leaves 1 person dead

The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of South 1st and Oltorf.

Texas heat affecting how roofers do their jobs

Roofers are having to take longer breaks due to the Texas heat, and some jobs are lasting longer than usual.

Austin residents on hold when calling 911; not enough operators, APD says

Lt. Murphy said they receive more than 1 million 911 calls a year. A center running at about 50 percent staffing is taking all those calls.

Clear backpack policies going into effect in Central Texas school districts

Some Central Texas school districts are implementing or expanding clear backpack policies for the 2022-23 school year following the mass shooting in Uvalde.

Body of missing swimmer at Lake Travis recovered

Austin-Travis County EMS recovered the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Travis Wednesday afternoon.