Lightning strike may have caused house fire in Southeast Austin, AFD says
A lightning strike during the overnight storms may be to blame for a house fire in Southeast Austin, AFD says.
Trial begins for Austin police officer charged with murder of Mike Ramos
This is the first of two murder charges for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He was also indicted for murder and deadly conduct in the shooting death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva.
7 hospitalized after crash involving CapMetro bus in Southeast Austin: ATCEMS
ATCEMS medics responded to the crash at Nuckols Crossing Road and South Pleasant Valley Road.
Deadly hit-and-run suspect sought after video shows car dragging motorcycle
The Texas Department of Public Safety is still on the lookout for a man involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Southeast Austin on April 29.
1 dead after robbery escalates into deadly shooting in Austin; police searching for suspects
Austin police said a man is dead after a robbery escalated into a murder in Southeast Austin on May 15.
Austin police asking for help identifying remains in 2021 cold case
Police said on Dec. 20, 2021, the skeletal remains of an unidentified male were found in a wooded area near Alum Rock Drive in Southeast Austin.
VIDEO: Armed robbery suspect pepper sprays employee at SE Austin store, police say
Austin police are searching for a man who they say pointed a gun at a Southeast Austin store employee and pepper sprayed her before robbing her of the store's cash and her purse.
Grand jury clears 3 Austin police officers in use of force case
A Travis County Special Grand Jury has cleared Austin police officers Derrick Lehman, Jason Cummins, and Michael Barba in Use of Force case in the 2021 shooting of Lashondell Gillespie.
Suspect in custody following 7-hour SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin
Austin police said around 3 p.m. on Friday, April 7, the suspect was taken into custody and the scene is no longer active.
Travis County grand jury clears officers involved in deadly Southeast Austin shooting
Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced a special grand jury concluded its review of the deadly officer-involved shooting in May 2022.
Firefighters respond to fire at Widen Elementary in Southeast Austin
Students are being allowed back inside a Southeast Austin school after a small electrical fire Wednesday morning.
Austin-based medical marijuana operator opens first Texas dispensary
In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act to allow legal use of low-THC cannabis products for patients with epilepsy. Since, it’s been expanded to include patients with seizure disorders, autism, PTS, and cancer.
Police investigating 4th homicide this week; man shot multiple times in Southeast Austin
Police say this is the second time in less than 24 hours that they've responded to the Woodway Square Apartments, but the incidents are not related.
Woman threatens man with AK47-style gun prompting SWAT situation in Southeast Austin: APD
A woman is in custody after an hours-long SWAT standoff in Southeast Austin.
Caught on camera: Suspect uses U-Haul to break into Southeast Austin business twice
A Southeast Austin business captured two unwanted visits two nights in a row on its security cameras.
Abandoned house catches fire in Southeast Austin
When Austin firefighters arrived early Friday morning, half of the house was already burning.
City breaks ground on Goodnight Ranch joint fire, EMS station in Southeast Austin
Goodnight Ranch is the fourth of five high-priority stations being built around Austin.
Roof partially collapses in Southeast Austin house fire
Austin firefighters responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Prairie Dunes Dr.
Cap Metro bus driver struck by stray bullet on route, company says
"Our staff deserves to feel safe at work," said Capital Metro after one of its bus drivers was hit by a stray bullet early Sunday while on their route.
Officers involved in deadly shooting of Alex Gonzales Jr. will not be disciplined: APD
APD completed the administrative investigation, and Chief Joseph Chacon decided officers Gabriel Gutierrez and Luis Serrato will not be disciplined.