Son arrested, accused of stabbing father to death in East Austin
The Austin Police Department has arrested Joshua McKinley for allegedly stabbing his father, Aaron McKinley Sr., to death on February 14 at a home on Tumbleweed Drive.
Tires slashed, punctured on multiple cars in East Austin neighborhood
Residents in one East Austin neighborhood say more than 30 cars have been impacted by a tire slasher and they say this isn't the first time this has happened.
Austin-Travis County EMS respond to third motorcycle crash in the past 36 hours
Two people were killed in two separate motorcycle crashes in Austin Thursday night. Austin-Travis County EMS said there have been a total of three motorcycle crashes in the past 36 hours.
Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff seeking descendants of people of color to participate in vision project
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff is calling for descendants of people of color buried in the Oakwood Cemetery to participate in a vision session with Oakwood’s Historic Preservation and Archaeology project specialists.
East Austin Fil N' Viet food truck combines Filipino, Vietnamese food
Kevin and Rosie Truong have blended their cultures for some unique dishes you can find at their food truck located at Camp East on East 12th Street.
Austin police arrest man for fatal stabbing on East 6th Street
Donald Carrillo was booked into the Travis County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.
la Barbecue in Austin robbed again, third time in three months
The BBQ joint said on Instagram that this is the third time la Barbecue has been robbed in less than three months. The post included a number of photos.
East Austin SWAT situation ends peacefully, suspect in custody
The SWAT situation began after a person called and said they were being threatened by another person with a handgun, according to Austin police.
Man, dog rescued from fire on Poquito Street in East Austin
One adult had potentially serious, not expected to be life-threatening injuries. First responders also treated a dog with supplemental oxygen for smoke inhalation.
East Austin homicide victim identified, police search for suspect
Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to call APD Homicide at 512-974-TIPS. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Iconic Austin 'You're My Butter Half' mural restored after defacing
The mural is located in East Austin and was recently altered to say a different NSFW phrase.
Austin police investigating after body found in East Austin
A body was found near Walnut Creek Trail, marking the second submerged body Austin authorities have been called to investigate in the last three days.
Huston-Tillotson 2022 Spring Semester to being virtually due to COVID
Classes will begin remotely on Monday, January 10 due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the City of Austin's return to Stage 4 of its COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
Franklin Barbecue closes dining room again due to COVID-19
The barbecue restaurant plans on reopening on Tuesday, December 28.
CapMetro breaks ground on new East Austin MetroRapid route
This route is just one of four new MetroRapid bus routes that are a part of Project Connect, which was passed by voters in 2020.
APD asking for public's help to identify East Austin burglars
The Austin Police Department is asking for help in identifying three suspects who burglarized storage units in East Austin earlier this month.
Police investigating homicide at apartment complex in East Austin
The incident may be related to a burglary, according to police.
APD blocks off part of E 6th for several hours for SWAT call
Part of E 6th Street was shut down for almost seven hours, so police could search a second-floor apartment in the Villas on East Sixth.
Several Austin food trucks burglarized, no suspects in custody
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
City of Austin begins to rebury remains found in Oakwood Cemetery
Starting this week, construction began as a team of archaeologists are working to find an area to re-bury those 36 individuals.