Texas woman who won $83.5M lottery jackpot hasn't been paid, sues Texas Lottery Commission
A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Prescribed burn expected in Onion Creek Wildlife Sanctuary: PARD
A prescribed burn is planned for today (May 22) at a South Austin wildlife sanctuary. Smoke may be visible at the airport, in Del Valle and at a nearby park.
Texas legislation: THC restrictions pass House; tentative deal reached on school funding
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Downtown Austin police chase ends in crash
A police pursuit ended with a crash in downtown Austin on Wednesday morning.
Woman charged for killing 1 pedestrian, injuring 2 others in downtown Austin crash
A woman turned herself in following a deadly pedestrian crash in downtown Austin, police said.
Family of teen shot in the head in 2023 wants murder case solved
The family of a teen shot in the head in 2023 is voicing their frustrations after the Austin Police Department says all their homicide cases in 2023 were cleared.
Austin man sentenced to 12 years after 2023 SWAT standoff
According to court documents, 38-year-old Steven Moreno Briseno was arrested by Austin police after he surrendered during a barricaded standoff at his family's home in east Austin.
Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.
Austin City Council to vote on I-35 Cap and Stitch funding
Austin City Council is set to vote on a decision that will shape how the city could look for generations to come.
Best Places to Live in the U.S.: 6 Central Texas cities in top 150 of list
Six Central Texas cities have made the top 150 of the Best Places to Live in the U.S., with nine total on the list.
Former Uvalde mayor’s police training bill heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
A bill intended to fix some issues in police training that may have contributed to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting now awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval.
Tesla robotaxis will be on Austin roads this June, says Elon Musk
Expect to see Tesla's robotaxis on Austin roads come next month, says CEO Elon Musk.
Austin police special ops dive team prepares for underwater crime scenes
The Austin Police Department Dive Team is prepared as more people hit the water this summer.
Parents of nonverbal girl found in apartment complex leasing office located: sheriff
The parents of a nonverbal girl found at an apartment complex's leasing officer have been located, says the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Limited parking at Commons Ford Ranch this Memorial Day weekend: PARD
Planning to spend Memorial Day weekend at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park? Austin Parks & Recreation advises planning ahead and carpooling if possible due to limited parking.
New details released on deadly shooting involving man in wheelchair
New details have been released about the officer-involved shooting in South Austin over the weekend. A man in a wheelchair holding a replica gun was shot and killed.
Undocumented Honduran immigrant arrested after Downtown Austin crash
An undocumented Honduran immigrant was arrested following a morning car crash in Downtown Austin.
APD over-reports use of force data: report
The City of Austin held a special meeting on Monday to discuss public safety at Austin City Hall. It came on the heels of the deadly officer-involved shooting over the weekend.
1 arrested following downtown Austin crash
One person was arrested after a crash in Downtown Austin.