41 DWI arrests took place during APD's 2022 Fourth of July Weekend No Refusal Initiative
In total, there were 41 DWI arrests during the Austin Police Department (APD) 2022 Fourth of July Weekend No Refusal Initiative.
In total, there were 41 DWI arrests during the Austin Police Department (APD) 2022 Fourth of July Weekend No Refusal Initiative.
Artist lineups announced for final shows of Blues on the Green 2022
ACL Radio has announced the artist lineups for the final two shows of Blues on the Green 2022.
ACL Radio has announced the artist lineups for the final two shows of Blues on the Green 2022.
Austin police investigate deadly shooting near downtown
Austin police said the preliminary investigation reveals the deadly shooting began as a robbery then escalated into a murder.
Austin police said the preliminary investigation reveals the deadly shooting began as a robbery then escalated into a murder.
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Travis
On July 6, Travis County deputies found the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Travis, who went missing on the Fourth of July.
On July 6, Travis County deputies found the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Travis, who went missing on the Fourth of July.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds
Despite the ratings, Abbott carries most of the advantages in the race: His campaign is well funded for a midterm election that is expected to favor Republicans across the country.
Despite the ratings, Abbott carries most of the advantages in the race: His campaign is well funded for a midterm election that is expected to favor Republicans across the country.
Shelter in place on East Howard Lane lifted, Austin police says
Three suspects were taken into custody, according to police. The warrants were reportedly related to a large robbery series.
Three suspects were taken into custody, according to police. The warrants were reportedly related to a large robbery series.
Temperatures expected to climb above 100 by this weekend
The heat will get worse before it gets better. Temperatures are expected to climb above 100 over all but few parts of the Hill Country by this weekend.
The heat will get worse before it gets better. Temperatures are expected to climb above 100 over all but few parts of the Hill Country by this weekend.
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.