Several dangerous incidents happen at Lake Travis on Fourth of July
An Austin man drowned in New Braunfels and there were at least three incidents at Lake Travis on the Fourth of July, officials said.
An Austin man drowned in New Braunfels and there were at least three incidents at Lake Travis on the Fourth of July, officials said.
Austin-area fire departments respond to 133 fires in last 24 hours
Austin fire and Travis County fire departments responded to 133 fires in the past 24 hours. Officials believe most of the fires were firework related.
Austin fire and Travis County fire departments responded to 133 fires in the past 24 hours. Officials believe most of the fires were firework related.
Central Texas Water Coalition wants LCRA to change management strategy for drought response
A main part of this response involves cutting off the flow of water downstream to rice farmers. The move also is a request to local water utilities to voluntarily reduce consumption by 5%.
A main part of this response involves cutting off the flow of water downstream to rice farmers. The move also is a request to local water utilities to voluntarily reduce consumption by 5%.
Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, back in Austin to face charges
Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, is back in Austin to face charges at the Travis County Jail. She was arrested last week in Costa Rica for the murder of pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25.
Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, is back in Austin to face charges at the Travis County Jail. She was arrested last week in Costa Rica for the murder of pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25.
Thousands brave heat for Austin Symphony concert, fireworks
The HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert got under way around 8:30 p.m. Monday. That crowd anxiously awaited the "Mile-High Fireworks", which kicked off around 9:30 p.m., featuring a bit of a twist this year.
The HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert got under way around 8:30 p.m. Monday. That crowd anxiously awaited the "Mile-High Fireworks", which kicked off around 9:30 p.m., featuring a bit of a twist this year.
How the end of Roe and the Uvalde school shooting could reshape the race for Texas governor
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
Texans face skyrocketing home energy bills as the state exports more natural gas than ever
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
The cost of electricity in Texas is tightly tied to the price of natural gas, which has more than doubled since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February.
Donate blood for the Battle of the Badges between June 30th and July 9th
You can cast your vote when you donate blood at We Are Blood. When you check in for your donation you will vote for APD, Austin Fire, ATCEMS, or TCSO.
You can cast your vote when you donate blood at We Are Blood. When you check in for your donation you will vote for APD, Austin Fire, ATCEMS, or TCSO.
Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating robbery at fireworks stand
Two people tried to rob the Big Tex Fireworks stand around 2 a.m. this morning. The person who was working the fireworks stand fired at the two suspects.
Two people tried to rob the Big Tex Fireworks stand around 2 a.m. this morning. The person who was working the fireworks stand fired at the two suspects.
Hotter temperatures are expected with highs at or above 100
Your body will need help staying cool so take plenty of breaks, stay hydrated and avoid being outside if you can in the mid to late afternoon.
Your body will need help staying cool so take plenty of breaks, stay hydrated and avoid being outside if you can in the mid to late afternoon.
Texas murder suspect Armstrong had sister’s passport in Costa Rica, ‘receipt’ for plastic surgery: report
Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, is accused of gunning down Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a 25-year-old leading pro cyclist who had a romantic history with Armstrong’s boyfriend, Colin Strickland.
Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, is accused of gunning down Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, a 25-year-old leading pro cyclist who had a romantic history with Armstrong’s boyfriend, Colin Strickland.
Recovery underway after swimmer goes missing on Lake Travis
A recovery is underway on Lake Travis Monday afternoon after a swimmer went missing.
A recovery is underway on Lake Travis Monday afternoon after a swimmer went missing.
Police investigate 2 shootings in downtown Austin
Police are investigating two shootings that happened in downtown Austin overnight. One shooting was deadly, police said.
Police are investigating two shootings that happened in downtown Austin overnight. One shooting was deadly, police said.
Kaitlin Armstrong: What to know about Santa Teresa, the Costa Rica beach where police captured Texas fugitive
The secluded town has a single main road running up the shoreline, which is "not entirely paved," according to Travel and Leisure. Four-wheel drive and ATVs are popular.
The secluded town has a single main road running up the shoreline, which is "not entirely paved," according to Travel and Leisure. Four-wheel drive and ATVs are popular.
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks being held at Q2 Stadium
The event will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Brothers Osborne, Midland, Charley Crockett, Allison Russell, Particle Kid, Steve Earle & the Dukes, and Asleep at the Wheel.
The event will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Brothers Osborne, Midland, Charley Crockett, Allison Russell, Particle Kid, Steve Earle & the Dukes, and Asleep at the Wheel.
Person killed in two-alarm fire in South Austin
AFD says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
AFD says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Austin police looking for missing adult
APD says that Keaton Long was last heard from around 11:30 p.m. July 2 and was reported missing about half an hour later.
APD says that Keaton Long was last heard from around 11:30 p.m. July 2 and was reported missing about half an hour later.
Officials urge people to use fireworks safely during Fourth of July weekend
Several burn bans are in effect across the Central Texas area.
Several burn bans are in effect across the Central Texas area.
Houston, Austin ranked among top 10 best cities for BBQ: report
A new report by LawnStarter ranked Houston, and Austin, among the top 10 best cities for barbecue
A new report by LawnStarter ranked Houston, and Austin, among the top 10 best cities for barbecue
LCRA cuts off Highland Lakes water for agriculture due to drought conditions
LCRA is under drought response Stage 1 and extremely dry conditions have prompted this first cut off under the 2020 Water Management Plan.
LCRA is under drought response Stage 1 and extremely dry conditions have prompted this first cut off under the 2020 Water Management Plan.