13-year-old charged with capital murder in deadly Del Valle shooting

Another teen was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Del Valle back in May. The 13-year-old was charged with capital murder.

City of Austin continues to treat toxic blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake

If you noticed the water in Lady Bird Lake looks a bit cloudy, that's because the city is treating toxic blue-green algae. That algae, called cyanobacteria, has killed several dogs over the past few years.

Austin joins anti-ICE protest in solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in downtown Austin to stand in solidarity with demonstrators in Los Angeles. Activists are calling for an end to the Trump administration's crackdowns on illegal immigration.

Bee Cave Police Department receives waiver to use autonomous drones

The Bee Cave Police Department is utilizing drones like no other department in Central Texas. They say they're the first to use autonomous drones.

Treating toxic algae at Lady Bird Lake
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If you noticed the water in Lady Bird Lake looks a bit cloudy, that's because the city is treating toxic blue-green algae. That algae, called cyanobacteria, has killed several dogs over the past few years.

Family remembers teen who drowned in Lady Bird Lake
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The family of 17-year-old Irewamiri Shote, who drowned in Lady Bird Lake, is remembering their loved one.

Body found near UT Austin campus: UTPD

Police are investigating a non-suspicious death near the UT Austin campus.

2024 UTSA grad tapped to oversee DHS terrorism prevention office

Thomas Fugate, a former gardener and H-E-B team member, has reportedly been tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security's terror prevention office.

Austin man charged with murdering brother

A man is charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing his brother in northeast Austin on Friday night.

Austin weather: Wet and stormy pattern returns to Central Texas

Central Texas is set for a sweltering Sunday, with temperatures forecast to hit 100 degrees, followed by a shift to a stormy and wet week.

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose Texas bill defining genders
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Soon to head to Governor Abbott?s desk is a bill that would define a person?s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.

Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval

Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.

Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval

The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.

Austin Wildlife Rescue seeks food donations for rescued animals

Austin Wildlife Rescue took in nearly 2,000 animals over the month of May, and they're asking for your help to feed the rescues.

Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides

Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.

University of Texas track athlete publishes science-fiction novel

University of Texas athlete Osawese Agbonkonkon is filling his already busy schedule by writing and publishing a science-fiction novel.