APD responds to claims it did not verify registered sex offender's information for years

Austin Police is responding after a sexual assault survivor claims the department, in her case, did not verify a registered sex offender’s information for 7 years. 

2 children hit by car while walking in Kyle crosswalk: police

Two children were taken to a hospital after being hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Kyle, police said.

Halloween safety: APD offers tips, outlines street closure plan for 6th Street

The Austin Police Department is offering safety tips for those celebrating Halloween this weekend both in their neighborhoods and on 6th Street.

Halloween floods in Onion Creek: Mayor Pro Tem invites community to honor victims

Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes is inviting the community to gather together in remembrance to honor the lives lost in deadly 2013 and 2015 Onion Creek floods.

Hutto Police Department recruits officers with rap video

The Hutto Police Department is looking to hire four more officers. To get the word out, they have created a one-of-a-kind recruitment video featuring a rap performed by Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough.

Austin's Wishbone bridge to open early 2026

There are several new additions to look forward to at Lady Bird Lake, including the opening of the Wishbone bridge.

Quick-moving fire in South Austin burns over 20 acres

A quick-moving fire could have been much worse had first responders not been prepared. Thankfully, crews responded quickly because this property backs right up to an entire subdivision.

Man found guilty of slapping, pulling box cutter on CapMetro passenger

The man accused of slapping and pulling a box cutter on a gay man on a CapMetro bus has been found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.

Marshals looking for Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting 2 juveniles

US Marshals are looking for a Williamson County man wanted for sexually assaulting two juveniles. He is a known commercial truck driver with ties to the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico.

Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico

U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.

'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area

The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.

No fires, grilling at any City of Austin parks, greenbelts, preserves

Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.