Rain, mud, and music: ACL 2026 kicks off Weekend One at Zilker Park

Heavy rainfall transformed the Austin City Limits Music Festival grounds into a mud-covered playground, but dedicated music lovers proved that wet weather could not dampen the festival spirit.

Operation “Protect Our Parks”: 4 arrested on drug, gun charges

The Austin Police Department has arrested four people as part of a coordinated investigative operation in the Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool areas.

Man arrested for threatening UT Austin, local church: APD

A man was arrested for making threats against the University of Texas at Austin and a local church, says the Austin Police Department.

Bob Log III performs at East Austin bar

In an East Austin bar last weekend, Bob Log III made a stop to thrill locals on Friday night.

Crash on I-35: 18-wheeler strikes bridge

Austin police say a portion of I-35 is shut down after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge.

ACL Music Festival travel: Austin airport expects busy October

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says it is preparing for a busy October as Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off fall festival season in the area.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Festival goers weigh safety, travel concerns amid wet weather

With heavy rain expected across Central Texas this weekend, festival goers heading to Austin City Limits (ACL) are weighing safety, travel conditions, and tickets as they decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.

Austin weather LIVE BLOG: Flooding possible as storms hit Central Texas

Alerts, warnings and watches have been issued for parts of Central Texas as storms roll through the area with heavy rain expected and possible flooding as well.

Suspect in planned attack on Texas State Capitol now in federal custody: DPS

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Bexar County man for his part in a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol, says Texas DPS.

Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody

The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer.

Austin weather: Central Texas braces for heavy rain this week

Travis County and much of Texas are bracing for heavy rain starting Wednesday night and continuing until Friday.

Austin first responders train to handle Tesla Cybercabs as severe weather approaches

Tesla's Cybercab presents new tactical challenges for local emergency crews ahead of expected severe weather, so first responders recently completed training to handle the fully autonomous vehicles.

2026 ACL: Wet weekend expected for music festival
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With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: Organizers preparing for wet weather

With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.

2026 ACL Music Festival: CapMetro bus routes to Zilker Park

CapMetro is providing several options for festival goers to get to the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.