Austin weather: Spotty severe storms possible Thursday
Keep your umbrella handy and give yourself extra time on the roads. We're looking at two rounds of rain today, and one could contain isolated severe thunderstorms. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
Keep your umbrella handy and give yourself extra time on the roads. We're looking at two rounds of rain today, and one could contain isolated severe thunderstorms. Zack Shields has details on the timing in his full forecast.
Teacher arrested after driving car into Austin elementary school: AISD
Austin ISD says a teacher drove a car into T.A. Brown Elementary School early Thursday morning.
Austin ISD says a teacher drove a car into T.A. Brown Elementary School early Thursday morning.
130 mph chase: Warrant issued for suspect in high-speed chase in Fayette County
Fayette County deputies are searching for a man who they say led them on a high-speed chase with speeds in excess of 130 mph.
Fayette County deputies are searching for a man who they say led them on a high-speed chase with speeds in excess of 130 mph.
Lake Travis ISD considers banning 2 books from school library
Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.
Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.
Solar eclipse 2024: TxDOT prepares for high traffic during celestial event
April's total solar eclipse is expected to bring masses to the Austin area. TxDOT says they are preparing for high traffic leading up to, during and after the event.
April's total solar eclipse is expected to bring masses to the Austin area. TxDOT says they are preparing for high traffic leading up to, during and after the event.
Courts flip-flop on controversial Texas immigration law SB 4
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
The fight over who gets to enforce SB 4, the controversial immigration law in Texas, continued on March 20 with more twists and turns.
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
Austin Animal Center launches Finder to Foster program as shelter hits 'crisis point'
The Austin Animal Shelter has launched a new program they hope will help shelter capacity. This follows an ordinance change approved by the City Council last month.
The Austin Animal Shelter has launched a new program they hope will help shelter capacity. This follows an ordinance change approved by the City Council last month.
New Living Streets site opens in north Austin
A new Living Street was officially opened in north Austin, providing residents a place to gather and play by limiting motor vehicle traffic in the area.
A new Living Street was officially opened in north Austin, providing residents a place to gather and play by limiting motor vehicle traffic in the area.
UT employees rally for across-the-board pay raise
UT employees rallied on campus on Wednesday asking for an across-the-board pay raise, saying many UT employees currently take home far less than Austin's livable wage.
UT employees rallied on campus on Wednesday asking for an across-the-board pay raise, saying many UT employees currently take home far less than Austin's livable wage.
Woman abducted from Georgetown store, sexually assaulted: police
The woman told police she had been walking to a convenience store when a vehicle stopped and a man got out and threatened her with a knife.
The woman told police she had been walking to a convenience store when a vehicle stopped and a man got out and threatened her with a knife.
Texas man sent terabytes of CSAM to undercover law enforcement: officials
A search of his home uncovered numerous electronic devices, one of which contained thousands of videos and images of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM.
A search of his home uncovered numerous electronic devices, one of which contained thousands of videos and images of child sexual abuse material, or CSAM.
Caught on camera: Texas man runs away after failing to break into home
A man was caught on camera trying to break into a San Antonio home, and then running away when he was discovered by the home's residents.
A man was caught on camera trying to break into a San Antonio home, and then running away when he was discovered by the home's residents.
Generator explodes in east Austin; flames extinguished: AFD
Austin Fire Department crews responded to a large generator explosion in east Austin.
Austin Fire Department crews responded to a large generator explosion in east Austin.
Traffic stop leads to discovery of large amount of marijuana: FCSO
Fayette County police arrested a man during a routine traffic stop after discovering a large bag of marijuana in the passenger seat.
Fayette County police arrested a man during a routine traffic stop after discovering a large bag of marijuana in the passenger seat.
Longhorn football coach Sarkisian named honorary starter for NASCAR cup race at COTA
UT head football coach Steve Sarkisian will be waving the green flag at the beginning of Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas.
UT head football coach Steve Sarkisian will be waving the green flag at the beginning of Sunday’s EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas.
MacKenzie Scott donates $7M to Central Texas organizations
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced donations for over 360 organizations, including four here in Central Texas.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced donations for over 360 organizations, including four here in Central Texas.
TX bus company agrees to stop busing migrants to NYC amid Adams lawsuit
A Texas bus company responsible for chartering migrants to New York City is halting this practice as Mayor Eric Adams’s lawsuit against these charters proceeds.
A Texas bus company responsible for chartering migrants to New York City is halting this practice as Mayor Eric Adams’s lawsuit against these charters proceeds.
‘Little Rascals’ bank robbers are 11, 12 and 16 years old
The FBI arrested three young boys suspected of robbing a bank while on spring break in Houston.
The FBI arrested three young boys suspected of robbing a bank while on spring break in Houston.
Train crashes into 18-wheeler in Hutto
Hutto police responded to a crash between a train and an 18-wheeler.
Hutto police responded to a crash between a train and an 18-wheeler.