Rescuers recover body of missing swimmer from Lake Travis near Lago Vista
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Rescuers recovered the body of a man in his 20s from Lake Travis on Sunday morning, nearly 18 hours after he was reported missing while swimming, authorities said.
Austin ties daily heat record at 107 degrees as 29-day dry spell continues
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Austin tied its daily heat record on Saturday after reaching 107 degrees, capping an unusually intense late-summer heat wave that will persist into next week alongside an ongoing 29-day dry spell.
Person dies after being hit by vehicle while crossing Highway 183
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin.
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while they were crossing the highway in North Austin.
Austin weather: Heat advisory in effect for most of Central Texas; residents urged to stay safe
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
A heat advisory covers most of Central Texas as temperatures soar past the triple-digit mark. Residents are being asked to stay safe this weekend.
North Austin shooting suspect compared APD to KKK, only wanted to negotiate with FBI: affidavit
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
The suspect in a recent officer-involved shooting in North Austin compared APD to the KKK and only wanted to negotiate with the FBI, according to an arrest affidavit.
Austin weather: Heat Advisory to be in effect through the weekend
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
Much of Central Texas will be under a Heat Advisory beginning this afternoon and lasting through the weekend.
Lake Travis High School football team cancels season opener amid death of senior player
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley.
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team has decided to cancel its season opener due to the recent death of one of its seniors, Odin Hensley.
Lake Travis HS football team cancels season opener
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team will forgo its season opener after the death of one of its student athletes.
The Lake Travis High School varsity football team will forgo its season opener after the death of one of its student athletes.
SXSW 2027: What's new and changes for event
SXSW 2026 looked a lot different from previous years and organizers say there will be some more changes in 2027.
SXSW 2026 looked a lot different from previous years and organizers say there will be some more changes in 2027.
'Dog's Head' in Austin: Developer gives inside look at controversial project
We're getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called "Dog's Head."
We're getting an inside look from the developer of a controversial project in an area called "Dog's Head."
Man arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
A man was arrested for peering into windows near UT Austin's West Campus this month.
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day of school for Austin ISD students.
Fort Worth stolen ambulance chase: Police identify man shot, killed by DPS
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS last week in Austin after he reportedly stole an ambulance in Fort Worth.
Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided he was going to something about it.
South Austin auto theft: Police looking for suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the person involved in an auto theft in South Austin.
Triple-digit heat and expanding drought lock in across Central Texas for another week
Summer heat continues to grip Central Texas as triple-digit temperatures and worsening drought conditions remain locked in place across the region for the coming week.
Summer heat continues to grip Central Texas as triple-digit temperatures and worsening drought conditions remain locked in place across the region for the coming week.
Lake Travis football coach says team ‘devastated’ after player’s death
The head football coach for Lake Travis High School spoke Saturday about the death of a player after practice earlier this week.
The head football coach for Lake Travis High School spoke Saturday about the death of a player after practice earlier this week.
ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans continue to defend the federal Immigration enforcement effort.
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans continue to defend the federal Immigration enforcement effort.
TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning, revealing statewide gains alongside high-stakes challenges for public school districts across Central Texas.
ICE arrests happen outside North Austin church
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin. While Republicans continue to defend the federal immigration enforcement effort.
Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin. While Republicans continue to defend the federal immigration enforcement effort.