Man taken into custody following SWAT incident in East Austin
A man was taken into custody following a SWAT incident in East Austin on Wednesday, the Austin Police Department said.
Man arrested for woman's murder in East Austin
A man has been arrested for the murder of a woman in East Austin on Sunday night.
21 homicides in 2025: Austin police investigating woman's death
The Austin Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in East Austin as the city's latest homicide.
Austin shooting: 3 deaths in 3 days in the same neighborhood, police say
The Austin Police Department is investigating three deaths in the same East Austin neighborhood within just three days. Two men were shot and killed in an apartment complex's parking garage and a third was found dead near a creek.
Austin police searching for missing 62-year-old man
The Austin Police Department is looking 62-year-old Ernest Amaro who was last seen on Friday.
Body found near creek in East Austin identified
A man found near a creek in East Austin last week has been identified, police said.
Double homicide in East Austin: Police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 18th and 19th homicides.
Body found in East Austin; APD asking for help identifying victim and suspects
Austin police are asking for help identifying a victim who was shot and killed on Friday.
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