Austin ISD proposes immediate closure of Paredes Middle School

Just weeks before the start of the school year, Austin ISD leaders are proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School after the campus received its fourth consecutive "F" grade under state preliminary accountability ratings.

Austin shooting: Mother seeks justice in son's death
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A mother is speaking out after her 18-year-old son was shot and killed on East Braker Lane on July 4. 

ICE in Texas: Faith community calls on state leaders to end violence

Faith communities in Texas are calling on Governor Greg Abbott and legislative leaders to take action to end ICE violence in the state.

Jurors to receive nearly $27K payout from Travis County after case was dropped

After three days of work in a criminal case that took years to wrap up, 12 jurors and two alternates will each be getting nearly $27,000 from Travis County. It stems from the evidence tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour

Austin waterway ban extended after recent flooding
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The City of Austin has extended its waterway ban until 5 p.m. on July 23, due to continued floodgate operations. This comes after the Texas Hill Country experienced historic flooding last week.

Austin airport to receive new air traffic control system

A major high-tech facelift is officially live at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It is designed to modernize air traffic management and cut down time spent idling on the tarmac.

Austin homes damaged due to clogged drainage ditch
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Several South Austin residents recently had flooding in their homes because of a clog in a drainage ditch behind their yards.

Texas flooding: Austin extends waterway ban due to continued floodgate operations

The City of Austin has extended its waterway ban until 5 p.m. on July 23, due to continued floodgate operations. This comes after the Texas Hill Country experienced historic flooding last week.

Dropped charges lead to malicious prosecution lawsuit in Texas

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.

Dropped charges to malicious prosecution case in Texas
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Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.

Austin man charged with first-degree murder in 2025 Manor homicide case

Authorities have arrested 23-year-old Afamefula Bishop Egwu on a first-degree murder charge following a 10-month investigation into the September 2025 killing of Donald McVade in Manor, Texas.

Texas man charged with murder after Southeast Austin apartment shooting

An Austin man has been charged with murder after police say physical evidence contradicts his claim that he shot a man in self-defense following an apartment fight.

Triple-digit heat, tropical storm to push Texas power grid to near record-high demand

The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.

South Austin apartment complex shooting leaves 1 man dead

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide at a South Austin apartment complex that left one man dead.