Austin police give Halloween safety tips

Halloween is coming up and Austin police have important safety tips for families.

City of Austin, police union formally sign 5-year contract for APD

The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association formally signed a five-year contract for the Austin Police Department.

Scammers using people's home addresses for fake business

A woman in Southwest Austin says a fake business is using her home address, with very confused customers showing up at her door.

Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of state Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, on Tuesday, arguing that Leach cannot effectively serve in the Texas House after improperly pleading with a judge to reconsider a death row inmate’s case.

Election 2024: Large number of people turnout for early voting in Travis County

In Travis County, the vote count may be coming from a large number of first-time voters. There is also a possibility some of those casting a ballot now haven't voted in a while.

WilCo requests more ballot boxes due to significant voter turnout

Due to a significant increase in voter turnout, and a problem with their vendor, Williamson County has requested additional ballot boxes.

I-35 expansion project: TxDOT expects to break ground this week

TxDOT is expected to break ground this week on a massive I-35 expansion. However, protesters are still trying to stop the project from moving forward.

Harris County crime: Felony charges filed in massive teacher certification cheating scheme

Harris County DA Kim Ogg has announced felony charges against five individuals in a cheating scheme that may have granted certifications to hundreds of teachers across Texas.

Person climbs South Austin radio tower

The Austin Fire Department responded to a rescue in South Austin.

Man, his 2 dogs attacked by another dog in Southeast Austin neighborhood

An Austin resident is warning neighbors about a problem he said is threatening lives. He said a dog attacked him and his two dogs in Southeast Austin.

AFD puts out large equipment fire in East Austin

The Austin Fire Department responded to a large equipment fire in East Austin on Monday.

Early voting numbers surpass 2020's first week in Central Texas

Numbers show an increase of early voters during the first week of early voting in 2024 when compared to the first week of early voting in 2020.

Police look for robbery suspect who punched 7-Eleven employee

The Austin Police Department is looking for two suspects connected to a robbery at a 7-Eleven store in East Austin. One of the suspects punched an employee.