Austin ISD holds online meeting with parents over draft consolidation plan
Austin ISD parents jumped online for a virtual Q&A session Thursday with district leaders as the district faces a more than $19.7 million shortfall and the possibility of the TEA taking over if the district doesn’t get a grip on things.
Austin ISD parents jumped online for a virtual Q&A session Thursday with district leaders as the district faces a more than $19.7 million shortfall and the possibility of the TEA taking over if the district doesn’t get a grip on things.
"No Kings" protest planned for Saturday; Gov. Abbott plans to deploy troopers, National Guard
Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country including here in Austin for the “No Kings” protest opposing the Trump administration.
Demonstrators are expected to fill the streets in cities across the country including here in Austin for the “No Kings” protest opposing the Trump administration.
Resource providers, law enforcement working to combat rising number of domestic violence cases
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in Williamson County, service providers and law enforcement are working to combat rising case numbers.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in Williamson County, service providers and law enforcement are working to combat rising case numbers.
Wells Fargo customer loses $4,000 hours after depositing check, bank denies fraud claim
The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.
The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.
TikTok putting bounties on ICE agents leads to arrest of immigrant in Dallas
The TikTok offered "10k for each ICE agent" to "10 dudes in Dallas with guts."
The TikTok offered "10k for each ICE agent" to "10 dudes in Dallas with guts."
Northwest Harris County: 3 teens arrested in rideshare driver's shooting death, sheriff says
Three teens ages 13-15 years old have been arrested for the September death of a Harris County rideshare driver, according to the sheriff.
Three teens ages 13-15 years old have been arrested for the September death of a Harris County rideshare driver, according to the sheriff.
Austin Firefighters Association petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing in city charter
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin; police provide new details
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
The Austin Police Department provided new details concerning the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
WATCH: Food order mix-up triggers brawl at burger joint, leading to seven arrests
Seven people arrested after 3 am fight at Whataburger escalated from customer dispute over wrong orders.
Seven people arrested after 3 am fight at Whataburger escalated from customer dispute over wrong orders.
Round Rock ISD school bus involved in crash
Round Rock ISD says one of its school buses carrying eight high school students was involved in a crash.
Round Rock ISD says one of its school buses carrying eight high school students was involved in a crash.
Round Rock's Tower Park closed for renovations
Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city works to transform the area with approximately $5 million worth of renovations.
Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city works to transform the area with approximately $5 million worth of renovations.
Hays County ends all contracts with Flock Safety
The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.
The Hays County Commissioners Court has voted to end all contracts with Flock Safety.
Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new state law on "expressive activity" on college campuses
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
A federal judge in Austin is temporarily blocking a new state law that bans what it calls 'expressive activity' on university and college campuses.
24-year-old arrested at Texas border with guns, ammo, and $1 million in cash
The cash and weapons were found during an inspection as the man was attempting to cross into Mexico.
The cash and weapons were found during an inspection as the man was attempting to cross into Mexico.
Texas DPS helicopters can now detect drones and operators
The agency is the first in the nation to deploy the new technology.
The agency is the first in the nation to deploy the new technology.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for Texas governor
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has officially launched her campaign for Texas governor, joining a crowded primary field with four other contenders for the state's top job.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.