Fundraiser held to support NE Austin families displaced by Dec. 19 fire
A fundraiser was held Sunday afternoon to help out 12 people displaced after flames tore through their multi-family fourplex on Creekside Drive on Dec. 19.
A fundraiser was held Sunday afternoon to help out 12 people displaced after flames tore through their multi-family fourplex on Creekside Drive on Dec. 19.
Large brush, bulk collection to be suspended in Austin starting Feb. 21
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is suspending this service starting on Monday, Feb. 21. Any missed collection will be rescheduled once service resumes.
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is suspending this service starting on Monday, Feb. 21. Any missed collection will be rescheduled once service resumes.
Man hit, killed by car after stopping to help another driver
Officials say a man was hit and killed after he stopped to help out another person who was involved in a crash in Northeast Austin on Anderson Lane.
Officials say a man was hit and killed after he stopped to help out another person who was involved in a crash in Northeast Austin on Anderson Lane.
Austin Police Bomb Squad called in after mysterious pressure cooker found downtown
The Austin Police Bomb Squad was called in after a pressure cooker was found downtown near the Austin Marathon location.
The Austin Police Bomb Squad was called in after a pressure cooker was found downtown near the Austin Marathon location.
Black History Month festivals in Central Texas celebrate past, look toward future
Many Central Texans spent Saturday celebrating Black History Month, with festivals taking place in Buda and East Austin.
Many Central Texans spent Saturday celebrating Black History Month, with festivals taking place in Buda and East Austin.
Austin residents frustrated by homeless encampments near Waller Creek Trail
Homeless encampments in downtown Austin near the Waller Creek Trail are frustrating residents who call them an "eyesore" within a major tourist area.
Homeless encampments in downtown Austin near the Waller Creek Trail are frustrating residents who call them an "eyesore" within a major tourist area.
Author turns pain into purpose, stops in Austin to inspire youth
Author Chris Singleton lost his mother in a church shooting, but chose to turn his pain into purpose. He visited Austin to inspire young students.
Author Chris Singleton lost his mother in a church shooting, but chose to turn his pain into purpose. He visited Austin to inspire young students.
4 Austin murder suspects arrested by U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force
The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested four murder suspects in a five-day span.
The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested four murder suspects in a five-day span.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Feb. 18-21 around Travis County
Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.
Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.
AFD responds to 4 significant fires in the past 24 hours
The Austin Fire Department said firefighters responded to four significant fires in the past 24 hours.
The Austin Fire Department said firefighters responded to four significant fires in the past 24 hours.
Indicted APD officers to be placed on administrative leave
Nineteen Austin police officers who have been indicted on charges stemming from the May 2020 racial justice protests will be placed on administrative leave.
Nineteen Austin police officers who have been indicted on charges stemming from the May 2020 racial justice protests will be placed on administrative leave.
Linder Elementary School returns to normal dismissal following police activity in the area
Austin ISD police gave Linder Elementary School the all clear following police activity in the area.
Austin ISD police gave Linder Elementary School the all clear following police activity in the area.
2022 Quest for Texas Best competition: How to enter a submission
H-E-B has issued a Texas-wide call for entries into the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted February 23rd through April 7th.
H-E-B has issued a Texas-wide call for entries into the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted February 23rd through April 7th.
East Austin apartment building fire injures 7, including 3 children
AFD says it has changed the cause of the fire at the complex on Reagan Hill Drive to “undetermined” until investigators can rule out additional possibilities.
AFD says it has changed the cause of the fire at the complex on Reagan Hill Drive to “undetermined” until investigators can rule out additional possibilities.
IRS Austin Tax Processing Center to stay open, will not close in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will halt the planned 2024 closure of the IRS Austin Tax Processing Center. The center is one of three remaining IRS facilities which process paper returns.
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will halt the planned 2024 closure of the IRS Austin Tax Processing Center. The center is one of three remaining IRS facilities which process paper returns.
Austin-Travis County COVID numbers trending downward, APH provides update
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.
F1 signs agreement with COTA to keep race in Austin until 2026
Circuit of the Americas has announced a five-year extension with Formula 1, ensuring the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin.
Circuit of the Americas has announced a five-year extension with Formula 1, ensuring the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix will remain in Austin.
Austin City Council approves external audit for city’s water utility
Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.
Austin City Council approved an external audit for Austin Water following the recent four day boil notice and odorous water complaints.
Drive-by shooting caught on camera in Northwest Austin neighborhood
Residents of a normally quiet Northwest Austin neighborhood are rattled after what appeared to be a drive-by shooting that took place Tuesday evening.
Residents of a normally quiet Northwest Austin neighborhood are rattled after what appeared to be a drive-by shooting that took place Tuesday evening.
Austin Police Department looking for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run
APD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an SUV driver that fled the scene after being involved in a collision that killed a motorcyclist.
APD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an SUV driver that fled the scene after being involved in a collision that killed a motorcyclist.