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.

Austin summer camp helps children dealing with the loss of a loved one

Just like any other summer camp, the campers love everything they get to do at Camp Red Bird, but this camp is not just any summer camp. Camp Red Bird is for kids going through loss.

Clear backpacks now required for Del Valle ISD middle, high school students

Clear backpacks were previously required at Del Valle High School, but with this update, the requirement is for all students grades 6 through 12.

141 DWI arrests made during 2022 Fourth of July Enforcement Initiative

The Austin Police Department and TxDOT focus on preventing lives from being lost on the streets, highways, and waterways of Austin.

Travis County to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics July 19-22

No appointments are required for these clinics. Please check the details of events to confirm dates, locations, times, and age availability.

Austin police ask for information about 2013 homicide cold case

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for any information regarding a cold case on 36-year-old Roberto Robby Reyna who was found shot to death in 2013.

North Austin team headed to t-ball world series in Louisiana

The Austin Diamondbacks are made up of five and six-year-olds who have been fundraising and practicing for the big game

Excessive Heat Warning for most of Central Texas

Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Warning until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will head for 106 with feels like temps nearing 110 to 113 for several hours this afternoon.

Number of wilderness, water rescues in Austin increases

Fire and EMS officials want to remind the public that these rescues put them at risk as well. And while they'll always answer the call, they ask that you be prepared when you're heading out to enjoy nature.

SWAT standoff in East Austin, 1 person in custody

The incident happened on Sweeney Lane near Manor Road. It started when police got a call about an aggravated assault at about 8:15 p.m. on July 17.