Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run driver flees early Sunday crash in South Austin

A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning in South Austin. Police are searching for a dark-colored sedan that fled the scene.

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Interstate 35 in North Austin

A pedestrian was pronounced dead early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle along the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near U.S. 183 in North Austin.

Austin weather: Dense fog precedes stormy cold front across Central Texas before Election Day

Central Texans adjusted their clocks for daylight saving time Sunday morning, waking up to patchy dense fog and unseasonably warm, humid conditions that will set the stage for strong thunderstorms early this week.

4 dead, 15 injured in Dallas' Deep Ellum Halloween shootings

At least 15 people were injured, and four people are dead after three separate shootings in Dallas' Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning.

Tens of thousands flood Austin’s 6th Street for Halloween festivities

While families across Central Texas wrapped up neighborhood trick-or-treating, the night was only beginning in downtown Austin, where massive crowds gathered on 6th Street to celebrate Halloween.

Dominant defense leads Texas to 31-3 win against Mississippi State

Arch Manning passed for three touchdowns, Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a score just before halftime and No. 11 Texas beat Mississippi State 31-3 on Saturday night.

Travis County sees decline in fentanyl-poisoning deaths, but rise in unknown opioids

While Travis County has seen a decline in the numbers of fentanyl poisoning deaths, it’s seen an increase in unknown opioids posing a risk to the community.

Elgin HS student in custody after altercation
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One student is in custody after an altercation at Elgin High School on Friday, officials said.

Travis County early voting: Record turnout drives long lines on final day

Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races.

APD looking for suspect connected to several East Austin burglaries

The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a serial burglary suspect. He is connected to several burglaries in East Austin.

Austin coffee shop stabbing incident began with argument over alcoholic drinks: affidavit

A stabbing incident at an Austin coffee shop began over the suspect attempting to bring in alcoholic drinks, according to court paperwork. He was apprehended shortly after crashing his truck into a Robotaxi.

Shane James trial: Expert witnesses who responded to shooting scene testify

The trial for Shane James continues. He is accused of murdering six people and wounding three others. Friday morning, the trial focused on expert witnesses who responded to the second shooting scene on Shadywood Drive

Texas wins FEMA appeal: More aid approved for those hit by Hill Country flooding

Texans hit by summer flooding in the Hill Country will now be able to receive money to help with home repairs and more after the state appealed an earlier decision by FEMA denying individual financial help for those impacted. 

Texas GOP group seeks hand count, block on election certification over AI fears

A Texas county republican group is seeking to stop the certification of the state's upcoming election results unless every ballot is counted by hand.

Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days

A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.

Texas Supreme Court puts questioning over transgender mailers on hold

The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to.

Last day to early vote: Check hours, locations and ID rules

Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules.