Texas’ Melendez wins Howser Trophy as top college player

University of Texas' Ivan Melendez has won the Dick Howser Trophy as the outstanding player in college baseball.

Police identify 16-year-old killed in Williamson County shooting

Police have identified the person killed in a shooting that happened around 7:20 p.m. on June 12 in the 12600 block of Oro Valley Trail in Austin in Williamson County.

City of Austin holds first community meeting for Montopolis Pool Project

The city is asking residents to share their thoughts on the Montopolis Pool Project in the first community meeting, being held on June 21.

18-year-old killed in East Austin shooting: APD

A preliminary investigation shows the incident started with a verbal conflict between a group, including the teen, that turned violent when someone pulled out a gun and fired several shots.

Texas Exes Austin Chapter hosting baseball watch party at Bouldin Acres

The University of Texas baseball team is heading to the College World Series for the 38th time and the team's second consecutive season.

Williamson County sues City of Austin over Candlewood Suites hotel

The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order and a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the city from creating homeless housing at the hotel.

Controversial license plate readers could return in Austin

The city cut the investigative tool two years ago during that budget cycle. The Austin Police Department has been advocating for a reinstatement of the license plate readers.

Austin looking to ban or limit semi-automatic weapon sales to those under 21

Austin City Councilmember Alison Alter is sponsoring a resolution asking City Manager Spencer Cronk to "explore every option" to prohibit or reduce the sale of semi-automatic weapons to those under 21.

City of Austin votes to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour for city employees

Several employees testified during the June 16 council meeting arguing a higher wage is needed due to inflation and it would allow them to earn a livable wage in Austin.

Austin CBD business owner donates money, free products to veterans

The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.

City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion

“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.

Travis County grand jury clears Austin police officer in use of force case

The Travis County Special Grand Jury did not return an indictment for an Austin police officer after an officer-involved shooting in October 2021.

Missing Austin 11-year-old found safe

Austin police have found a missing 11-year-old girl from North Austin.