Viruses spreading across Austin before holiday season
Doctors in Austin say they’re seeing an increase in patients coming in with RSV, Pneumonia and Whooping Cough.
Parts of historic Williamson County Jail being demolished
Construction crews demolished parts of the old historic Williamson County Jail, but are keeping its history intact.
Decision on controversial Bee Cave construction project to be made soon
A Travis County judge could soon decide whether to resume, or shut down for several months, construction of a controversial warehouse facility in Bee Cave.
Hays County crisis team uses bucket truck to train on how to help people in mental health crisis
The Hays County Crisis Negotiation Team was practicing how to interact with people struggling with mental health in elevated positions.
2 men charged after 15 dogs were found dead in South Austin creek
Two men have been charged in connection to the death of more than a dozen dogs found in a South Austin creek.
UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families
Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.
Elderly man arrested for killing his roommate and her dog in North Austin: APD
An 84-year-old man was arrested for murder after killing his roommate and her dog, the Austin Police Department said.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Kingsland
The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder/suicide that happened in Kingsland.
US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda.
Houston capital murder suspect Jylon Dukes arrested in Comal County
Jylon Dukes, 20, is charged with capital murder in the death of 17-year-old Mario Jodan at a Houston apartment complex in June. Jail records show he was booked into the Comal County Jail on Tuesday.
Austin weather: Cold front arrives, colder temperatures expected
For the first time in two weeks, we will have highs that are cooler than average. The latest front Tuesday night ushered in drier and cooler air keeping highs in the upper 60s on Wednesday.
2 police chases in New Braunfels end with 4 in custody, 1 wanted for capital murder
New Braunfels Police say two police chases ended with four people in custody. One was wanted in Houston for capital murder.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas
The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative intended to root out corruption but in practice has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation hub.
Firefighters put out blaze at Zapco Meat Market in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department put out a fire at the Zapco Meat Market in South Austin.
Manor ISD parents call for better security after deadly stabbing
Parents are frustrated with Manor ISD three weeks after a deadly stabbing at Manor Senior High School. They voiced their concerns over transparency regarding safety in the district.
UT Austin kicks off annual holiday light show
UT Austin kicked off its annual holiday light show by lighting up dozens of heritage oak trees and the UT tower. It's the second year the lights will be featured along The Drag on Guadalupe.
TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible. Critical votes are being made, with a final vote coming later this week.
'Ghost neighborhood': Can the City of Austin do anything about unfinished developments?
Imagine living next to a new neighborhood development, but the developer never finishes construction. That's the reality for some people in South Austin, who say a so-called "ghost neighborhood" is unsightly and potentially dangerous.