East Riverside homicide suspect video
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Austin police have released a video of a suspect in an east Riverside homicide from earlier in the week. (Courtesy: APD)

Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules

A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in Laredo plane crash

Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.

3 Austin ISD middle schools struggling after release of STAAR test results

The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.

Kayakers, roaring waters return to Barton Creek Greenbelt after heavy downpour

Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.

South Austin family deals with construction up against home, removal of trees

This South Austin family lives in a historic 1940s home on Thornton Road. Now, they are dealing with construction of the Del Curto Storm Drain Improvement Project right up against their home.

Man shot and killed on E Riverside
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The Austin Police Department says a man was shot by a suspect who tried to rob him while he was working late Monday night.

'People', 'Food & Wine' parent company acquires Hot Luck festival

Hot Luck, the popular Austin food and music festival, now has new owners that promise to keep its “laid-back unconventional spirit intact.”

Uvalde school shooting: Former district police chief gets 2027 court date

A court date has been set for former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo, more than four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls

Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.

Texas firefighter killed, several others injured in residential blaze

Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.

Texas driver dies after vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters

A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.

Multiple catalytic converters, meth, Xanax and more seized in Lee County traffic stop

Lee County deputies seized nine stolen catalytic converters, drugs and a handgun from three suspects while investigating an aggravated assault at a Giddings-area home.