University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
Austin ISD parents speak out after board votes to close Paredes Middle School
Despite opposition from the Paredes Middle School community, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted to shut down the school weeks before the start of the new school year.
Despite opposition from the Paredes Middle School community, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted to shut down the school weeks before the start of the new school year.
Austin Police Oversight 'Know Your Rights' campaign emphasized after deadly shooting of teen
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative.
The Austin Police Oversight (APO) emphasized the importance of knowing your rights to help people navigate encounters with police, through an updated initiative.
Man arrested after APD SWAT responds to same home twice in less than 24 hours
A man is in custody after a SWAT incident at a South Austin home on Friday. Police said this was the second SWAT call at the same home in less than 24 hours.
A man is in custody after a SWAT incident at a South Austin home on Friday. Police said this was the second SWAT call at the same home in less than 24 hours.
Austin ISD board votes to close Paredes Middle School
The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to close Paredes Middle School weeks before the start of the upcoming school year.
The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to close Paredes Middle School weeks before the start of the upcoming school year.
ATCEMS gets more swift water rescue equipment after recent floods
Austin-Travis County EMS now has more swift water rescue equipment after two years of deadly floodwaters.
Austin-Travis County EMS now has more swift water rescue equipment after two years of deadly floodwaters.
Man armed with gun barricades himself inside South Austin home
The Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT incident in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department responded to a SWAT incident in South Austin.
These Texas cities rank among America’s safest and least safe in 2026
Several Texas cities made the list for both safest and least safe in the country in a study published this week.
Several Texas cities made the list for both safest and least safe in the country in a study published this week.
Austin motel shooting: Teen arrested and 2 people injured
The Austin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two people were shot at a South Austin motel.
The Austin Police Department has arrested a 19-year-old suspect after two people were shot at a South Austin motel.
Austin Rainey Street shooting: Victim's brother searches for answers
Following a shooting on Rainey Street over the weekend, the victim’s brother is continuing his search for answers about who’s responsible.
Following a shooting on Rainey Street over the weekend, the victim’s brother is continuing his search for answers about who’s responsible.
New device being developed at UT Austin to help spot problems on power grid
A new device being developed at the University of Texas at Austin could help spot problems on the power grid before they lead to outages or even wildfires.
A new device being developed at the University of Texas at Austin could help spot problems on the power grid before they lead to outages or even wildfires.
Austin officer-involved shooting: New video released by APD
The Austin Police Department has released new video in connection to the death of a teenager last week.
The Austin Police Department has released new video in connection to the death of a teenager last week.
Homeless man stabs another after fight at camp in Butler Metro Park: affidavit
A homeless man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing another after a fight at a camp in an Austin park. He claimed the stabbing was in self-defense, but his friend disputed his version of events.
A homeless man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing another after a fight at a camp in an Austin park. He claimed the stabbing was in self-defense, but his friend disputed his version of events.
Austin Rainey Street shooting: New video released by police
Austin police have released new surveillance video of two people they said are involved in a shooting and robbery on Rainey Street over the weekend.
Austin police have released new surveillance video of two people they said are involved in a shooting and robbery on Rainey Street over the weekend.
Austin ISD community express concerns about proposal to close Paredes Middle School
Just weeks before the start of the new school year, Austin ISD parents, students and staff are grappling with a proposal to shut down Paredes Middle School.
Just weeks before the start of the new school year, Austin ISD parents, students and staff are grappling with a proposal to shut down Paredes Middle School.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Protesters calling for accountability after death of teen
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Austin to call for accountability in the death of a 17-year-old.
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Austin to call for accountability in the death of a 17-year-old.
Homeless man shot by driver after breaking car window with pocketknife: APD
The Austin Police Department has released new details about a North Austin shooting last week that killed a man.
The Austin Police Department has released new details about a North Austin shooting last week that killed a man.
Austin PD's monthslong investigation leads to 8 arrests, massive recovery of stolen property
The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations.
The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations.
Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
CapMetro bus drivers calling for fair contract ahead of possible strike
CapMetro bus drivers testified before the board, calling for a fair contract ahead of a possible strike.
CapMetro bus drivers testified before the board, calling for a fair contract ahead of a possible strike.