2 killed, 1 critically injured in multiple auto-pedestrian crashes overnight in Austin

ATCEMS is urging drivers to always be aware of their surroundings when they get behind the wheel, and limit distractions after three separate auto-pedestrian crashes overnight.

Lakeway Photo Festival accepting submissions through May 10 for 20th annual event

Amateur or professional photographers and Lake Travis ISD photography students can submit photos taken in the City of Lakeway to seven different categories.

Missing 39-year-old Austin woman located by APD

APD has located 39-year-old Belen Ayala, who went missing from North Austin on March 25, 2022.

Del Valle ISD to release students early April 7 due to Tesla Gigafactory grand opening

Del Valle ISD says that the additional traffic for the Tesla Gigafactory event will begin to increase around the time the district starts to dismiss its elementary school students.

Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4

Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.

Central Health breaks ground on new Del Valle Health & Wellness Center

The new center will replace the existing CommUnityCare Del Valle Health Center and bring expanded clinical services and wellness programs to Del Valle and its surrounding communities, says Central Health.

Cyclists push for safety following hit-and-run in South Austin

After a cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run in South Austin, other cyclists are pushing for the city to make safety improvements.

Red Flag Warning issued for Central Texas

A red flag warning is issued when fire conditions reach a certain criteria where fire rapid or explosive spread is possible. The NWS has issued one for our area.

Austin Parks and Recreation uses April Fools joke to bring awareness to water safety

Austin PARD says sparking water swimming pools are coming to the city this summer. April Fools! The department's joke aims to bring awareness to downing prevention and water safety.

APD looking for white car involved in East Austin crash that killed pedestrian

The vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, with no license plates on the front of the vehicle and possibly paper tags.

Manor police ask residents to check cameras after drive-by shooting

The Manor Police Department is asking the public to check their security cameras for footage after a drive-by shooting in the 17900 block of Maxa Drive around 2:20 a.m. April 1.

Austin ISD pays more than $700M in recapture payments for 2020-21

Austin ISD paid $710,604,433 in recapture for the previous school year – that’s almost half of the district's annual budget of $1.7 billion. For reference, Houston ISD, which is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, only paid $197,809,821.

Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3

Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS

Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.

City of Austin facing lifeguard, city worker shortages going into summer

The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.

Austin YMCA looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors for summer

The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.