Del Valle ISD Board names lone finalist for superintendent

The Del Valle ISD Board has named Dr. Matthew Gutierrez the lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools position. Gutierrez will be the first Latino superintendent to serve the district.

Scammers pretending to be Hays County lieutenant: sheriff

A scammer is claiming to be a Hays County Sheriff's lieutenant, prompting the sheriff's office to warn residents.

Woman struck, killed by vehicle in Bastrop: police

A woman is dead after she was struck by vehicle while trying to cross SH 71 in Bastrop, police say.

2 people found dead in South Austin home: APD

Two people were found dead in a South Austin home following a check welfare call Saturday afternoon.

Austin murder suspect in 2021 deadly stabbing released from jail

Mithovar Christopher Antoine Jr. was arrested for a deadly stabbing in South Austin in July 2021. He was arrested last week, and bonded out of jail four days later.

Man arrested for attacking East Austin home 7 times: APD

A man was arrested in connection to a series of crimes conducted at a home in East Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

54 cadets graduate from APD academy amid staffing shortage, new chief

The 152nd Cadet Class is the first graduating cadet class under new Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, who started her job earlier this month.

Hays CISD school threats: Sixth student charged

A sixth Hays CISD student has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a school shooting threat against two middle schools.

School threats: Districts address rising concerns

Austin Independent School District and several other surrounding school districts are teaming up with the Travis County District Attorney's Office to address the rising concern about school threats.

Bolivar Peninsula stray dog rescued from Galveston Bay by couple fishing

A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.

No arrests made in Northeast Austin shooting

No arrests were made in a Northeast Austin shooting. The aggravated assault happened at a stoplight in broad daylight.