Central Texas Food Bank reacts to Gov. Abbott's slashing of summer lunch program
Governor Greg Abbott rejected a $60 million budget proposal that would have allowed Texas to join a federal summer lunch program designed to help low-income children.
Governor Greg Abbott rejected a $60 million budget proposal that would have allowed Texas to join a federal summer lunch program designed to help low-income children.
Man sentenced to over 10 years for aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault
A man was sentenced after a jury convicted him of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault.
A man was sentenced after a jury convicted him of aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault.
Should Austin residents pay for a parks maintenance fee?
An Austin City Council member is proposing a parks maintenance fee. The fee is to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.
An Austin City Council member is proposing a parks maintenance fee. The fee is to help with parks funding ahead of city budget talks.
Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Iranian man arrested in Austin for refusing to leave the U.S.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
An Iranian man was arrested in Austin on charges related to his failure to deport.
Here's where Austin ranked in new list of America's best cities
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Austin ranked 15th in America's Best Cities of 2025 Report, making it the third highest-ranked city in Texas.
Austin ISD celebrates 10 years of summer theater series
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Austin ISD is marking 10 years of its summer theater series program, which the district calls the largest theater camp in Central Texas.
Austin nonprofit donates A/C to Texas Humane Heroes
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
Austin Air Conditioning donated A/C to puppies housed at the Texas Humane Heroes.
'Liver King' arrested in Austin after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.
Austin-based Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce
Austin-based Bumble approved layoffs for approximately 240 employees.
Austin-based Bumble approved layoffs for approximately 240 employees.
APD asking for help in murder investigation
APD Detectives Release Images of a Person of Interest in Connection to a Homicide Investigation. This person of interest is believed to be a dark-skinned male, with short dreadlocks. He appears to be wearing white shoes, light colored blue jeans and a long sleeve black shirt with a large white ?S? or possibly a dollar sign on the front.
APD Detectives Release Images of a Person of Interest in Connection to a Homicide Investigation. This person of interest is believed to be a dark-skinned male, with short dreadlocks. He appears to be wearing white shoes, light colored blue jeans and a long sleeve black shirt with a large white ?S? or possibly a dollar sign on the front.
Top five buyer-friendly housing markets offer price cuts and increased inventory
Shopping for a home can be challenging, but looking for one in a real estate market that’s more favorable to buyers can help ease that pain.
Shopping for a home can be challenging, but looking for one in a real estate market that’s more favorable to buyers can help ease that pain.
Police looking for person of interest in East Austin deadly shooting
Investigators with the Austin Police Department have identified the victim who was found shot in the neck this past weekend in East Austin.
Investigators with the Austin Police Department have identified the victim who was found shot in the neck this past weekend in East Austin.
Silver Alert canceled for missing elderly man last seen in NE Austin
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing elderly man in Northeast Austin. He was found safe.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a missing elderly man in Northeast Austin. He was found safe.
Texas parents, students react to bill banning cell phones in classrooms
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
First responders urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
The Fourth of July firework sales started this week, and first responders are providing safety tips on handling fireworks and providing information on where they are legal in Central Texas.
The Fourth of July firework sales started this week, and first responders are providing safety tips on handling fireworks and providing information on where they are legal in Central Texas.
Austin ISD holds virtual meetings on possible school closures
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Austin ISD will continue an online outreach program to discuss the proposal to close schools. The focus of the virtual open house is on the results of a recent community survey.
Man shot, killed at East Austin gas station identified: APD
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for any photos or video they may have in connection with a murder in East Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for any photos or video they may have in connection with a murder in East Austin.
Former Eanes ISD teacher indicted on 17 counts related to child sexual abuse material: DA
A former Eanes ISD teacher has been indicted on 17 charges related to child sexual abuse material, says the Travis County District Attorney's office.
A former Eanes ISD teacher has been indicted on 17 charges related to child sexual abuse material, says the Travis County District Attorney's office.
CapMetro rail service resumes after pedestrian hit by freight train
CapMetro rail service was temporarily disrupted after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train early Tuesday morning.
CapMetro rail service was temporarily disrupted after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train early Tuesday morning.