Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
APD looking for suspect involved in South Austin robbery
Police are asking for help identifying a man accused of robbing a South Austin business.
Police are asking for help identifying a man accused of robbing a South Austin business.
2 children hit by car while walking in Kyle crosswalk: police
Two children were taken to a hospital after being hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Kyle, police said.
Two children were taken to a hospital after being hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Kyle, police said.
Dr. Phil's media company ordered to liquidate in bankruptcy case
Judge Scott Everett called the case an "anomaly" saying it arrived in court in "complete liquidation mode."
Judge Scott Everett called the case an "anomaly" saying it arrived in court in "complete liquidation mode."
Halloween safety: APD offers tips, outlines street closure plan for 6th Street
The Austin Police Department is offering safety tips for those celebrating Halloween this weekend both in their neighborhoods and on 6th Street.
The Austin Police Department is offering safety tips for those celebrating Halloween this weekend both in their neighborhoods and on 6th Street.
Halloween floods in Onion Creek: Mayor Pro Tem invites community to honor victims
Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes is inviting the community to gather together in remembrance to honor the lives lost in deadly 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods.
Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes is inviting the community to gather together in remembrance to honor the lives lost in deadly 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods.
Hutto Police Department recruits officers with rap video
The Hutto Police Department is looking to hire four more officers. To get the word out, they have created a one-of-a-kind recruitment video featuring a rap performed by Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough.
The Hutto Police Department is looking to hire four more officers. To get the word out, they have created a one-of-a-kind recruitment video featuring a rap performed by Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough.
Austin's Wishbone bridge to open early 2026
There are several new additions to look forward to at Lady Bird Lake, including the opening of the Wishbone bridge.
There are several new additions to look forward to at Lady Bird Lake, including the opening of the Wishbone bridge.
Quick-moving fire in South Austin burns over 20 acres
A quick-moving fire could have been much worse had first responders not been prepared. Thankfully, crews responded quickly because this property backs right up to an entire subdivision.
A quick-moving fire could have been much worse had first responders not been prepared. Thankfully, crews responded quickly because this property backs right up to an entire subdivision.
Man found guilty of slapping, pulling box cutter on CapMetro passenger
The man accused of slapping and pulling a box cutter on a gay man on a CapMetro bus has been found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.
The man accused of slapping and pulling a box cutter on a gay man on a CapMetro bus has been found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.
Marshals looking for Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting 2 juveniles
US Marshals are looking for a Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting two juveniles. He is a known commercial truck driver with ties to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico.
US Marshals are looking for a Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting two juveniles. He is a known commercial truck driver with ties to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico.
Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.
'Save Maplewood Concert and Rally' features local bands, pays tribute to beloved school
Local bands came together to show support and raise awareness for a beloved Austin ISD elementary school facing closure.
Local bands came together to show support and raise awareness for a beloved Austin ISD elementary school facing closure.
Police looking for suspects accused of stealing $22K food trailer from ministry
Police are looking for two suspects accused of stealing a food trailer and generator from a ministry.
Police are looking for two suspects accused of stealing a food trailer and generator from a ministry.
'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
No fires, grilling at any City of Austin parks, greenbelts, preserves
Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.
Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Man facing 30 sexual assault warrants back in Hays County after fleeing to Canada while on bond
A man is back in Hays County custody after he fled to Canada while on bond in 2021. He is facing 30 sexual assault warrants, according to law enforcement.
A man is back in Hays County custody after he fled to Canada while on bond in 2021. He is facing 30 sexual assault warrants, according to law enforcement.
Barricaded subject in custody in Georgetown area: police
Georgetown police say the person at the center of a SWAT call is in custody.
Georgetown police say the person at the center of a SWAT call is in custody.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.