Texas lawmakers consider bat protection bill
Texas lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would provide new protections for bats. SB 1285, filed by Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt, would restrict how and when bats can be removed from buildings.
Family of woman killed in crash with AFD fire truck speaks out
The family of a woman who was killed in a crash with an Austin Fire Department fire truck earlier this month is speaking out. They're frustrated by the lack of answers about the crash.
Large grass fire in East Austin under control: AFD
A large grass fire in East Austin is now under control, the Austin Fire Department said.
Homeless encampment in East Austin shut down due to 'high wildfire risk'
A homeless encampment in East Austin was shut down after the city said it was located on "high wildfire-risk" land.
Man arrested for stealing SUV from dealership, brandishing handgun at employee: APD
A man is in custody after allegedly stealing an SUV from a South Austin dealership and brandishing a handgun at an employee.
1 critically injured in East Austin park shooting: APD
The Austin Police Department is looking for people who may have been involved in a shooting at an East Austin park that critically injured someone on Sunday night.
Austin police looking for man who grabbed woman sexually, then ran away
Austin police have released a sketch and description of a man they say grabbed a woman sexually and ran.
Austin crime: Naked man attacks woman near Moody Center, victim says
A woman is warning others about a man who attacked her while she was walking to her car in East Austin.
New CapMetro MetroRapid lines officially start service on Sunday
Two new MetroRapid lines in East and Southeast Austin will officially start taking passengers this weekend, says CapMetro.
French Bulldogs stolen in Austin; 1 suspect on the run: APD
Austin police are investigating two aggravated robbery cases where two French bulldogs were taken in different parts of town in a matter of hours.
Man shot after refusing to hand over French Bulldog: APD
Austin police say a man was shot in the foot after refusing to give another man his French Bulldog in East Austin.
More than $70K in music equipment stolen from East Austin recording studio
Nearly $70K in music equipment, including more than 20 guitars, were stolen from an East Austin recording studio last month
Community shows love to Round Rock mom fighting stage 4 ovarian cancer overseas
A Round Rock musician mad a leap of faith to go to Turkey for cancer treatment.
Man arrested in connection to East Austin murder of homeless woman
A man was arrested in connection to the murder of a homeless woman in East Austin, officials said.
Austin fire responds to several homeless-related fires
Austin firefighters had a busy weekend. They responded to several fires, some of them in homeless camps during cold temperatures.
CapMetro begins testing new MetroRapid bus lines
CapMetro has begun testing new Rapid bus lines in Austin which will officially begin taking passengers in the spring.
Family of woman killed in East Austin want her killer found
The family of a woman who was murdered in East Austin wants to know who killed her.
Woman found dead in East Austin parking lot believed to have been murdered
The Austin Police Department says a woman, whose body was found in an East Austin parking lot, is believed to have been murdered.
Dead body found in East Austin parking lot
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found in East Austin.
15-foot sinkhole at East Austin caused by disconnected storm drainage pipe
Officials with the Watershed Protection Department for the City of Austin say a contractor left a storm drainage pipe disconnected, which caused a 15-foot sinkhole to appear in East Austin on Saturday.