Man arrested for murder in connection to fentanyl death of teen

A man was arrested in connection to the fentanyl death of a 16-year-old, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.

Police look for suspect involved in East Austin Dollar General robbery

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that happened at a Dollar General in East Austin.

Woman armed with handgun robs South Austin Dollar General

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a woman who robbed a Dollar General in South Austin.

Austin weather: Sunny, breezy day after foggy start

Central Texas starts the day under a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. with the visibility dropping below a mile.

Auto production facility working with Tesla set to open near Georgetown

Semiconductor facilities have been moving to Williamson County. Just north of Georgetown, another major facility will be moving in.

Anti-Bully gang supporting Katy High School sophomore with cancer

A San Antonio organization rallies around sophomore cancer survivor Tayden Ybarra to combat bullying at Katy High School, sparking a viral movement of support.

Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA

A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.

SWAT situation in South Austin ends with suspect in custody

The APD SWAT team responded after a report of a man with an assault rifle pointing his weapon at a neighbor.

Burglary suspect arrested after police chase in Cedar Park

Jail records show charges are still pending on this case, but that the suspect has been arrested numerous times in Williamson County.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.