Austin ISD plans to close Blackshear Elementary School in 2028
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Blackshear Elementary School will be closing in 2028, Austin ISD announced. The decision comes as the district continues to deal with a nearly $20 million budget shortfall after proposing consolidations to help address it.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin: ATCEMS
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in North Austin, officials said.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in North Austin, officials said.
Police looking for 3 suspects in connection to assault at downtown Austin bar
Police are asking for help identifying three suspects in connection with an assault at a downtown Austin bar in February.
Police are asking for help identifying three suspects in connection with an assault at a downtown Austin bar in February.
South Austin house fire: Suspect set house on fire, shot himself, police say
The suspect in a South Austin house fire is currently in surgery after shooting himself in front of officers at the scene.
The suspect in a South Austin house fire is currently in surgery after shooting himself in front of officers at the scene.
Potential severe storms overnight, early Thursday
Rain is on the way to break our long dry spell with a potential for severe storms overnight and early Thursday morning across the region.
Rain is on the way to break our long dry spell with a potential for severe storms overnight and early Thursday morning across the region.
Gas prices continue to rise following Iran strikes
As tensions remain high with the ongoing conflict in Iran, the national price for gas surged past $4 on Tuesday, March 31. It's the highest it’s been since 2022.
As tensions remain high with the ongoing conflict in Iran, the national price for gas surged past $4 on Tuesday, March 31. It's the highest it’s been since 2022.
Texas SNAP benefits change April 1; no more junk foods
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food.
Copper wire theft suspect arrested; Austin Energy asks for community vigilance
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from nearly a dozen streetlights in North Austin in February.
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire from nearly a dozen streetlights in North Austin in February.
Travis County DA's Office responds to allegations of 'secret negotiations'
A new court filing is pushing back on claims the Travis County District Attorney’s Office held secret negotiations that could impact a case involving an Austin police officer indicted after the 2020 protests.
A new court filing is pushing back on claims the Travis County District Attorney’s Office held secret negotiations that could impact a case involving an Austin police officer indicted after the 2020 protests.
Man makes 'tortilla' pizza after breaking into downtown Austin restaurant: affidavit
A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.
A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.
Artemis II launch: Flight director is from Central Texas, graduated from UT
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.
March ends with record highs, but April brings possible end to dry spell
Tuesday marks the end of the warmest March ever with record highs and a summer-like feeling, but we could see an end to our three-week dry spell this week.
Tuesday marks the end of the warmest March ever with record highs and a summer-like feeling, but we could see an end to our three-week dry spell this week.
Austin airport's South Terminal closing as part of ongoing AUS expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal is closing after being open since April 2017.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal is closing after being open since April 2017.
Austin pub donates sales to family who lost 3 children in apartment fire
An Austin pub is helping support a family who lost three children in an apartment fire earlier this month.
An Austin pub is helping support a family who lost three children in an apartment fire earlier this month.
New rules, regulations for THC in Texas take effect March 31
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
New rules and regulations for THC in Texas take effect on Tuesday, March 31.
Clery Act of 1990 shapes how universities keep students safe
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Hundreds of calls for help came in from campus emergency call boxes in Central Texas last year. They are one of many ways universities work to keep students safe. It's an effort shaped by the Clery Act of 1990.
Flood prevention project moving forward in NW Austin
A $9 million flood control project is underway in Northwest Austin.
A $9 million flood control project is underway in Northwest Austin.
North Austin small business dealing with burglaries
A North Austin small business is asking for help identifying a man they said stole jewelry. It happened not once, but twice in just a matter of weeks.
A North Austin small business is asking for help identifying a man they said stole jewelry. It happened not once, but twice in just a matter of weeks.
VIDEO: Man caught stealing jewelry from North Austin small business twice
A North Austin small business is asking for help identifying a man they said stole jewelry. It happened not once, but twice in just a matter of weeks.
A North Austin small business is asking for help identifying a man they said stole jewelry. It happened not once, but twice in just a matter of weeks.
Healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the US - See where your city ranks
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.