TxDOT: Traffic deaths in work zones rising, drivers urged to slow down

TxDOT: Traffic deaths in work zones rising, drivers urged to slow down

TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and exercise care when traveling through highway construction areas following the rise in traffic deaths in work zones.

TxDOT is urging drivers to slow down and exercise care when traveling through highway construction areas following the rise in traffic deaths in work zones.

FC Austin Elite kicks off season aiming to inspire, grow soccer community

FC Austin Elite kicks off season aiming to inspire, grow soccer community

Central Texas' pro-am women's soccer team, FC Austin Elite, is kicking off its eighth season. Aside from winning, the club's biggest goal is to inspire fans to support women's soccer.

Central Texas' pro-am women's soccer team, FC Austin Elite, is kicking off its eighth season. Aside from winning, the club's biggest goal is to inspire fans to support women's soccer.

South Austin residents fed up with trash at Mary Moore Searight Park

South Austin residents fed up with trash at Mary Moore Searight Park

Residents nearby the South Austin park Marymoore Searight are frustrated due to how much trash is piling up in the public areas.

Residents nearby the South Austin park Marymoore Searight are frustrated due to how much trash is piling up in the public areas.

Strong winds bring huge spike of oak pollen to Austin

Strong winds bring huge spike of oak pollen to Austin

With the drought ongoing, very low humidity, and gusty winds, the fire danger is reaching very high levels. Please no outdoor burning and if you see smoke report it immediately.

With the drought ongoing, very low humidity, and gusty winds, the fire danger is reaching very high levels. Please no outdoor burning and if you see smoke report it immediately.

Jaime Padron, APD officer killed in line of duty, remembered 10 years later

Jaime Padron, APD officer killed in line of duty, remembered 10 years later

Senior Police Officer Jaime Padron died on April 6, 2012, while responding to a disturbance inside a North Austin Walmart and attempting to make an arrest.

Senior Police Officer Jaime Padron died on April 6, 2012, while responding to a disturbance inside a North Austin Walmart and attempting to make an arrest.

Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center open for face-to-face IRS help on April 9

Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center open for face-to-face IRS help on April 9

The Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center is following CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and attendees will be required to wear face masks and social distance.

The Austin Taxpayer Assistance Center is following CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and attendees will be required to wear face masks and social distance.

Austin Energy to start base rate review for customers on April 18

Austin Energy to start base rate review for customers on April 18

Policy requires a regular review of its costs and revenues so that customer charges accurately recover costs and reflect the community’s priorities, says Austin Energy.

Policy requires a regular review of its costs and revenues so that customer charges accurately recover costs and reflect the community’s priorities, says Austin Energy.

Southeast Austin crash leaves 1 person dead

Southeast Austin crash leaves 1 person dead

Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash in southeast Austin involved only one vehicle and that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash in southeast Austin involved only one vehicle and that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

North Austin gym HIT Athletic focuses on fitness for the whole family

North Austin gym HIT Athletic focuses on fitness for the whole family

HIT Athletic helps kids and adults meet their fitness goals through exercise classes, youth programs, sports training, and more.

HIT Athletic helps kids and adults meet their fitness goals through exercise classes, youth programs, sports training, and more.

Ohio billboards in Austin try to lure Austinites to Buckeye State

Ohio billboards in Austin try to lure Austinites to Buckeye State

Economic development Company JobsOhio is behind the billboards, casting the Buckeye State as business-friendly and affordable.

Economic development Company JobsOhio is behind the billboards, casting the Buckeye State as business-friendly and affordable.

Family of 6th Street mass shooting victim says Austin leaders have 'blood on their hands'

Family of 6th Street mass shooting victim says Austin leaders have 'blood on their hands'

"I blame Austin, and I blame the person who shot him. I blame the people running Austin Adler and the City Council and those people I blame, it's their fault. They have my son's blood on their hands."

"I blame Austin, and I blame the person who shot him. I blame the people running Austin Adler and the City Council and those people I blame, it's their fault. They have my son's blood on their hands."

Tesla to host 15,000-person grand opening at Austin Gigafactory

Tesla to host 15,000-person grand opening at Austin Gigafactory

Tesla's event will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at the new manufacturing facility, which is about 5 miles east of downtown Austin.

Tesla's event will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at the new manufacturing facility, which is about 5 miles east of downtown Austin.

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin will be closed April 10 to April 24

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin will be closed April 10 to April 24

Deep Eddy Pool will reopen on Monday, April 25 and will resume normal hours of operation when it does, according to the City of Austin.

Deep Eddy Pool will reopen on Monday, April 25 and will resume normal hours of operation when it does, according to the City of Austin.