Austin City Council approves resolution for Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center

Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.

Review: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold at SXSW

it’s not hard to imagine a version of "The Lost City" story that’s a raunchier, more subversive R-rated comedy instead of a generically palatable PG-13 rated one. Still, given those parameters, it’s a wonder that the film emerges as the relatively enjoyable romp it is — compromises and all. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.

Inmate found dead at Travis County Correctional Complex

49-year-old Barron Haywood was found unresponsive in his cell on March 22 at 3:50 a.m. by a corrections officer conducting visual checks of inmates.

19-year-old charged for Congregation Beth Israel fire in Austin, Texas

Franklin Barrett Sechriest was reportedly seen on video carrying a five-gallon container and toilet paper toward Congregation Beth Israel in Austin before the fire.

Tornadoes in Central Texas: YMCAs open doors to affected residents

YMCAs across Central Texas are opening their doors to residents who were affected by the tornadoes that swept across Central Texas on March 21.

Austin's first openly gay Latina judge breaking generational cycles

Travis County elects its first openly-gay Latina to serve on a county court bench and Denise Hernández says she’s committed to creating fair access in the courtroom.

SWAT situation at Walmart in North Austin ends with 1 man in custody

The Austin Police Department says a man was taken into custody after a SWAT situation near a Walmart off of I-35 near Parmer Lane in North Austin.

At the SXSW Film Festival, Nicolas Cage watches Nicolas Cage play Nicolas Cage

Imagine that you find yourself sitting seven seats and one aisle away from Nicolas Cage at the premiere of a movie where he plays Nicolas Cage. That happened to FOX film critic Caroline Siede at the SXSW premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent."

Pflugerville to be home of REE Automotive North American headquarters

Electric vehicle technology company REE Automotive is opening its first North American headquarters and integration center in Texas.

Austin Pets Alive! offers assistance for pets affected by tornadoes

The animal shelter will assist with finding temporary homes, food and other pet needs for people, following the tornadoes in Round Rock, Elgin, and Granger, Texas.

COVID-19 orders lifted for Austin-Travis County

The City of Austin and Travis County have lifted all COVID-19 emergency rules and orders, effective immediately.

N'Drive Time' event at COTA brings together PGA Tour players, NASCAR driver

NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and PGA Tour players Abraham Ancer, Talor Gooch, and Marc Leishman participated in a unique, friendly competition.

Central Texas tornadoes: Organizations offer assistance, how you can help

Austin Disaster Relief Network, Red Cross, and Catholic Charities of Central Texas are helping people get back on their feet after tornadoes swept through Central Texas on March 21.