More than $100K allocated for upgrades to Dick Nichols Park
The upgrades represent the single largest investment on parkland by an Austin City Council member to date, says CM Paige Ellis's office.
AFD responds to 4 significant fires in the past 24 hours
The Austin Fire Department said firefighters responded to four significant fires in the past 24 hours.
1 killed in crash involving motorcycle, vehicle in SW Austin
ATCEMS says drivers should expect extended traffic delays at MoPac and W. William Cannon Drive due to the crash.
Search for pick-up truck connected to SW Austin road rage shooting
Detectives believe the truck is a 2019 to 2022 white Dodge Ram 1500. Police say the truck has damage along the right side of the truck.
Austin police conducting training exercise at Barton Creek Mall
The first exercise will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25 and the training will conclude around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, according to police.
Two people shot while driving in SW Austin, says APD
Two people told police they were shot by a man driving a white truck on W. William Cannon Drive.
Houston man sentenced to 25 years in prison for SW Austin carjacking
Darrell Morgan Watts Jr pled guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
APD clears scene at Barton Creek Square, says it's safe
APD says this incident is being investigated as a theft at the Helzberg Diamonds inside the mall.
Maywald family decorates yard to raise money for Make a Wish
For the past seven years, Jordan Maywald has transformed his family's property into a three-and-a-half-acre Winter Wonderland for the public to enjoy.
Oak Hill highway project moves forward despite legal challenges
Many drivers say the Oak Hill Parkway is much-needed to accommodate traffic, while others are upset about the number of trees that have been taken down to make way for it.
Austin police release bodycam footage of fatal SWAT situation, fire
The SWAT situation reportedly began after Richart opened fire on people with code enforcement who were conducting lawn maintenance on his yard.
APD: Man killed by SWAT officer during situation in SW Austin
An hours-long SWAT situation took several turns and ended with an Austin Police Department officer shooting and killing the suspect.
Police identify pedestrian killed while crossing U.S. Route 290
During their investigation, police determined that a Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound on the highway when Lee Roy Pryor attempted to cross the highway.
CapMetro begins on-demand service in south, southwest Austin
CapMetro's Pickup service is now available in North Oak Hill and South Menchaca.
One person hospitalized after overnight fire on William Cannon
The fire happened at an apartment building n the 6600 block of West William Cannon near the Y in Oak Hill.
Suspect in custody after shooting incident in Southwest Austin
The incident happened near two Austin Independent School District schools, Patton Elementary and Small Middle School.
Several stolen instruments recovered after “guilty” thief came forward
The instruments were stolen Saturday night from the Austin School of Music's “Rock Box,” a shipping container-turned-studio in the parking lot.
Residents push back on new city of Austin homeless camp plan
City officials claim the campsites they've identified meet search criteria and will not be permanent, but community residents are pushing back.
City identifies 2 sites as possible sanctioned homeless encampments
The city of Austin says that staff could begin gathering feedback about the two proposed sites in August, including community meetings and surveys.
APD: Suspect in gun urgent call on Old Bee Caves Road in custody
The Austin Police Department is asking residents to avoid the area of SH 71 and Old Bee Caves Road.