Lawsuit filed due to ride malfunction at COTALAND

The main attraction at Circuit of the Americas’ new amusement park and the ride’s manufacturer were named in a lawsuit filed this week.

Suspect steals over $70K from victims in Austin: APD

The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect and a person of interest in multiple elderly fraud cases.

Gov. Abbott unveils new list of judicial reform proposals

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new set of judicial reforms he wants lawmakers to consider in January.

EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination

The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.

FedEx theft suspect steals over $130K in packages over six-month period: APD

Detectives believe he might be receiving insider information about the contents, tracking numbers and/or locations to target these high-value packages.

ICE puts detainer on suspect in two Central Texas murders

ICE has placed a detainer on the man accused of killing Alba Jenisse Aviles in Bastrop County in 2018 and Alyssa Ann Rivera in Austin in 2024.

Water restrictions in Pflugerville continue despite normal lake levels

As summer approaches, the Pflugerville City Council met to discuss the future of Lake Pflugerville as residents continue to face strict water restrictions.

Water restrictions continue in Pflugerville
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As summer approaches, the Pflugerville City Council met to discuss the future of Lake Pflugerville as residents continue to face strict water restrictions.

New Mueller coffee shop employs people with Down Syndrome

A new coffee shop in Mueller is serving up more than just coffee. "Empowered Cafe" employs people with Down Syndrome.

"Empowered Cafe" opens in Mueller
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A new coffee shop in Mueller is serving up more than just coffee. "Empowered Cafe" employs people with Down Syndrome.

Third suspect arrested in 2024 East Austin murder

A third man is facing a felony murder charge in connection with the shooting of a man in East Austin in 2024.

Former Texas Lottery Commission head no longer faces criminal charge

The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.

Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.

Austin Public Health prepares for influx of travelers for FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.