Wayne Christian secures GOP nomination for another term on commission regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry
Christian beat Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after she accused him of corruption during the campaign.
Christian beat Sarah Stogner in the Republican primary runoff for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission after she accused him of corruption during the campaign.
Advocates call for homeless support permanent housing complex in Hancock neighborhood
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
A large coalition is pushing for the city to allow a zoning change to happen in the Hancock neighborhood, East 39th street to be exact. That is where they want a 100-unit apartment complex to go up.
Travis County declares public health crisis over record number of drug overdoses
The declaration was approved in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. The vote follows on the heels of the release of the 2021 Medical Examiner’s report which showed the leading cause of accidental deaths in 2021 was drug overdoses.
The declaration was approved in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. The vote follows on the heels of the release of the 2021 Medical Examiner’s report which showed the leading cause of accidental deaths in 2021 was drug overdoses.
Ken Paxton successfully fends off George P. Bush in GOP primary runoff
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
Bush, who has served for seven years as the state’s land commissioner, campaigned on restoring integrity to the attorney general’s office and hit Paxton for his legal and ethical troubles.
#RideLikeMo: Cycling community honors Moriah Wilson following tragic death
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Central Texas
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather for much of the northern half of the Austin viewing area and slight risk for severe weather for the remainder.
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather for much of the northern half of the Austin viewing area and slight risk for severe weather for the remainder.
Lakeway abandoned dogs healing; police search for animal cruelty suspect
Officer Greig is not sure if one person is responsible or if more are involved. The reason why also remains a mystery.
Officer Greig is not sure if one person is responsible or if more are involved. The reason why also remains a mystery.
Search continues for Texas woman accused in cyclist's death
Moriah Wilson, 25, was found dead May 11, and Austin police issued a murder warrant for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, last week.
Moriah Wilson, 25, was found dead May 11, and Austin police issued a murder warrant for Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, 34, last week.
5 things to watch during 2022 Texas’ primary runoffs
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Tuesday’s elections will solidify the major parties’ statewide tickets and have national political implications.
Austin street noodle brand Chop Chop encouraging positive AAPI connections
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
CapMetro names Interim Chief Executive Officer
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
The Capital Metro Board of Directors has announced that Dottie Watkins has been named the Interim Chief Executive Officer of CapMetro, following the upcoming departure of President & CEO Randy Clarke.
Enhanced risk of severe weather in parts of Central Texas
Small and moderate hail and lots of lightning are possible. Parts of Central Texas from Austin to the Hill Country have been upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight.
Small and moderate hail and lots of lightning are possible. Parts of Central Texas from Austin to the Hill Country have been upgraded to an enhanced risk of severe storms tonight.
AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Austin Bouldering Project
ABP and Austin Food Adventures have partnered up to host an AAPI Fest on Saturday, May 28 at ABP's Springdale location.
ABP and Austin Food Adventures have partnered up to host an AAPI Fest on Saturday, May 28 at ABP's Springdale location.
New training classes coming to APD Training Academy
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by the Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS as well.
APD's police chief, former chief now part of grand jury review into police actions during May 2020 protests
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
The expanded review may also include an additional 10 police officers. Nineteen Austin police officers have already been indicted for allegedly using excessive force during the protests, which at times turned violent with rocks and urine filled bottles thrown at police.
Lakeway police investigating multiple animal cruelty cases
Lakeway police said an unknown person abandoned four golden retrievers in the area of Clubhouse Drive and Duck Lake over the last few months. The dogs were malnourished and were suffering from mange.
Lakeway police said an unknown person abandoned four golden retrievers in the area of Clubhouse Drive and Duck Lake over the last few months. The dogs were malnourished and were suffering from mange.
Travis County deputies stepping up enforcement efforts for graduation, Memorial Day
TCSO said from May 23 - June 5, in accordance with its participation in TxDOT's Step grant, deputies will be stepping up enforcement efforts.
TCSO said from May 23 - June 5, in accordance with its participation in TxDOT's Step grant, deputies will be stepping up enforcement efforts.
Search for suspect abandoning golden retrievers in Lakeway
Abandoning an animal is a violation of Texas Law under Animal Cruelty Section 42.092, and is a Class A Misdemeanor for each animal abandoned.
Abandoning an animal is a violation of Texas Law under Animal Cruelty Section 42.092, and is a Class A Misdemeanor for each animal abandoned.
Murdered cyclist Moriah Wilson's family releases statement as manhunt for suspect Kaitlin Armstrong persists
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
As the manhunt for Kaitlin Armstrong intensifies, Moriah Wilson’s family has released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated" by her untimely death.
Suspect in custody after two shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.
Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.