COTA hosting food drive benefiting Central Texas Food Bank

To receive access to the track, visitors must register online and bring a non-perishable food item or contribute a cash donation at the event.

2022 Texas Primary Runoff Election: What you need to know to vote

We have put together a guide with everything you need to know to be able to vote in Texas for the 2022 Primary Runoff Election, including important dates, sample ballots, and early voting locations.

SWAT situation in South Austin ends with 1 person in custody

No further details about the incident have been released at this time, but police say the person involved was having a mental health episode.

Marginal risk of severe weather, flooding due to storms

The severe weather threat will remain low. The area is under a marginal risk of severe storms and flooding. If the storms turn severe they will be isolated and short-lived.

Interactive art experience The Surreal Garden at Zilker Botanical Garden

The community will get to experience Zilker Botanical Garden in a whole new light as the space is transformed by neon, fantastical art pieces.

Caught on camera: Park manager slammed to ground by Texas park ranger

The manager and president of a Travis County park says she was tackled to the ground by a parks officer following a verbal disagreement and the incident was captured on video.

East Austin man charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting, killing wife, stepson

According to court documents, 42-year-old David Ontiveros Jr. himself had called police, saying he had shot his wife, 39-year-old Christina Limon and her son, 14-year-old Rudy Limon-Lirra. 

15 migrants, driver injured after chase with Texas deputies

Following a high-speed chase with Texas deputies, a truck that 15 migrants were traveling in rolled over in Bexar County. Two individuals are in critical condition, according to authorities.

46 puppies adopted from Austin Pets Alive! in one week

APA! says it still has about 16 puppies in need of homes and that April 24 is the last day of the adoption special at the Town Lake Animal Center.

Austin Reggae Festival returns after two-year long hiatus due to COVID-19

The festival is dedicated to music, food, and having fun with a highly anticipated performance from Grammy-nominated reggae artist Julian Marley on Sunday.

Austin rock band Madam Radar opens for Bon Jovi at new Moody Center

Austin-based band Madam Radar will be opening for Bon Jovi this Saturday at the new Moody Center. They will be the first Austin band to play at the venue.

Austin Energy presents check to Austin ISD totaling more than $377K to celebrate Earth Day

The check represented a combined $377,177.80 in energy efficiency rebates and demand response incentives that Austin ISD earned in fiscal year 2021, says Austin Energy.

Two people pinned after two-vehicle crash involving semi, SUV

ATCEMS says four people total were involved and two of them were declared trauma alerts. A child was also transported to the hospital.