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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Barricaded subject in custody in Georgetown area: police
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.
City of Pflugerville names new police chief
The city of Pflugerville has a new police chief, almost five months after the previous police chief abruptly retired.
2 arrested for stealing livestock headed to Fayette County auction: sheriff
Two people are in custody after allegedly stealing livestock headed to auction in Fayette County.
Austin library shooting: Woman inside the building shares experience
A woman who was inside the Austin Central Library when shots were fired this weekend is speaking out.
SNAP benefits: Over 140K Central Texans will lose due to shutdown; List of resources for those in need
As the government shutdown continues, hundreds of thousands of Central Texans will soon lose their SNAP benefits.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
NTSB urging Texas schools to make sure children wear seat belts on school buses: report
The NTSB is urging Texas schools to make sure children wear seat belts on school buses. This comes after a school bus crash in Leander back in August.
James Talarico campaign announces list of more than 100 endorsements
The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.