Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes

Autonomous vehicles are helping City of Austin crews identify road problems.

July 4th: CapMetro to waive evening fares

CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.

Lawsuit filed after falling tree kills man at Austin BBQ restaurant

The family of a man killed by a falling pecan tree at an Austin restaurant has filed a $1 million gross negligence lawsuit against the business and adjacent property owners for allegedly ignoring the tree's decayed condition.

Austin and San Antonio celebrations for America 250

Texas communities are preparing to mark America’s semiquincentennial with massive, daylong Independence Day celebrations across the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas on Saturday, July 4.

Man fatally shot inside Austin's Colony home; suspect in custody

A 47-year-old Austin man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting early Saturday morning in the Austin’s Colony neighborhood, authorities said.

Texas weather: Rainy, wet June creates ideal conditions for pests

It has been one of the wettest months Central Texas has seen in years, and all that rain is creating ideal conditions for pests.

Elderly man stabbed to death in Southeast Austin home: APD

The Austin Police Department is investigating after an elderly man was stabbed to death inside a Southeast Austin home.

LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary

The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.

Austin armed robberies: 24 year jail sentence for Kyle man

A Kyle man has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for three charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin in 2025.

Austin homicides: APD investigating 5 cases within 2 weeks

Austin police are investigating five homicides that have happened within the past two weeks. They say the recent string of killings are not connected.

Austin man arrested following stolen car investigation in Kyle

An Austin man and a teenager were arrested following a stolen car and reckless driving report in Kyle, police said.

Air Force firefighter injured in Austin hit-and-run returns home

A 23-year-old is finally returning home to Omaha, Nebraska. The active-duty Air Force firefighter was visiting Austin for a brief vacation, but instead, he has spent the last 24 days in a trauma unit on a respirator trying to survive.