Family of Francesca Ortiz is still looking for answers
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
A family is hoping a new billboard along I-35 will help bring them answers in a South Austin murder.
Austin weather: 10th triple-digit day in a row; heat alerts in effect
It may be a new day and week, but it's the same weather story with triple digit heat. Extreme Heat Warnings are in place until later tonight with a heat advisory to follow until Wednesday.
It may be a new day and week, but it's the same weather story with triple digit heat. Extreme Heat Warnings are in place until later tonight with a heat advisory to follow until Wednesday.
Austin Country Flea Mart fire: 2 people treated for minor injuries
An investigation is underway after a massive fire at the Austin Country Flea Mart.
An investigation is underway after a massive fire at the Austin Country Flea Mart.
Rescuers recover body of missing swimmer from Lake Travis near Lago Vista
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Austin ties daily heat record at 107 degrees as 29-day dry spell continues
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.
Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin.
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin.
Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
Having school safety talks with your children
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
The school supplies and books are all good to go, but don't forget to have those important conversations with your child about getting to and from campus.
West Nile in Texas: Travis County sees first human case of 2026
Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.
Austin Public Health says Travis County now has its first West Nile virus case of 2026.
North Austin shooting suspect compared APD to KKK, only wanted to negotiate with FBI: affidavit
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
Austin weather: Heat Advisory to be in effect through the weekend
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
Lake Travis High School football team cancels season opener amid death of senior player
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley.
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley.
Lake Travis HS football team cancels season opener
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team will forgo its season opener after the death of one of its student athletes.
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team will forgo its season opener after the death of one of its student athletes.
New technology helps Travis County crews get ahead of wildfires
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire crews across Travis County are using new technology to get ahead of a fire before it even starts.
Pflugerville gun store break-in: Teens arrested for stealing 34 firearms, fleeing in stolen vehicle
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a July break-in at a Pflugerville gun store where 34 firearms were stolen.
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a July break-in at a Pflugerville gun store where 34 firearms were stolen.
SXSW 2027: What's new and changes for event
SXSW 2026 looked a lot different from previous years and organizers say there will be some more changes in 2027.
SXSW 2026 looked a lot different from previous years and organizers say there will be some more changes in 2027.
Arrests made in Pflugerville gun store break-in
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a July break-in at a Pflugerville gun store where 34 firearms were stolen.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a July break-in at a Pflugerville gun store where 34 firearms were stolen.
'Dog's Head' in Austin: Developer gives inside look at controversial project
We're getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called "Dog's Head."
We're getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called "Dog's Head."
Man arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.