Former Travis County employees indicted after investigation into criminal activity

A Travis County grand jury has indicted three people, including two former county tax office employees, following an investigation into a vehicle registration scheme that operated directly out of the county billing system for more than three years.

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Craft is Austin's creative hub for DIY crafting and workshops for adults, offering the tools and materials needed to get creative. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more from East Austin.

North Austin shooting: APD identifies 18-year-old victim

Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year.

Austin area bracing for summer heat before weak boundary brings overnight rain chances

Central Texans wrapping up the July Fourth holiday weekend should prepare for another sticky, sweltering day Sunday before a weak weather boundary brings a chance of overnight storms and afternoon rain to start the workweek.

July 4th: Austin celebration preview, safety tips

The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.

July 4th deadly Texas floods, one year later

It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.

July 4th fireworks 2026: Austin and San Antonio celebrations for America 250

Texas communities are preparing to mark America’s semiquincentennial with massive, daylong Independence Day celebrations across the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas on Saturday, July 4.

Austin-Travis County 911 operators to receive new headsets

Austin-Travis County EMS dispatchers are getting new headsets. This comes after using the same for nearly a decade and having audio issues.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

July 4th: Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade to perform in annual parade

Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.

Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney

The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.

Firefighters urge fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July celebrations

With the Fourth of July just days away, Central Texas firefighters and safety experts are urging everyone to exercise caution as communities prepare for historic celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday.