Austin moontower gets upgraded with LED lights
Austin’s iconic moonlight towers, also known as moontowers, have been lighting up the City since 1895. Being more than a century old means they require some care.
Austin weather: Rain chances return Monday
We have several chances of rain to start the week. Leslie London shows us what to expect in her full forecast.
Austin's Zilker Shuttle in full swing for the summer
The Zilker Shuttle is in full swing on the streets of Austin for the summer. It operates on weekends and holidays, picking up riders from designated stops at no cost.
5 people stabbed at north Austin apartment complex: APD
Five people were stabbed at a north Austin apartment complex on Sunday evening, according to APD.
APD cracking down on impaired driving with 'no-refusal' initiative
APD is kicking off a summer-long "no-refusal" period, allowing officers to get blood search warrants for any DWI suspect who refuses a breath or blood test.
Wreck on I-35 shuts down southbound lanes: APD
A wreck on I-35 in north Austin shut down all southbound lanes of the freeway, according to APD.
Recovery efforts underway for missing swimmer near Devil's Cove
A recovery effort is underway for a missing swimmer near Devil's Cove, the Travis County Sheriff's Office said.
Autism Speaks foundation stresses importance of water safety for children
The Autism Speaks foundation is talking about the importance of water safety as more children head to the pools this summer.
Water main repairs complete in southwest Austin; normal water use may resume: Austin Water
Water main repairs in southwest Austin are now complete, and Austin Water says that affected customers can resume normal water use.
Man named Optimus Prime arrested for car theft in south Austin: affidavit
A man named Optimus Prime was arrested earlier this week for car theft in south Austin.
1 dead after shooting outside Waffle House in northeast Austin: APD
Austin police are investigating a homicide in the 12300 block of Dessau Road in north Austin.
Austin Pets Alive! employees vote to form largest animal shelter union in nation
Organizers announced that employees of Austin Pets Alive! have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
Austin Water crews repair leaking water main, distribute bottled water to residents
Austin Water crews have been working to repair a leaking water main in southwest Austin. The repair is impacting residents, so the utility set up a water distribution site.
Water line busts after big rig gets caught in sinkhole north of Austin; boil water notice in effect
A semi-truck got caught in a sinkhole and busted a water line just north of Austin.
Austin pickleball court facility forced to close after city zoning issues
A pickleball court facility in Austin will be closing its doors due to city zoning issues.
APD interim chief to retire once position is filled: APD
APD Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson, who has served in the role since August 2023, will not apply for the Chief of Police position. She will retire when her position is filled.
House fire in east Austin started in attic, no injuries reported: AFD
Austin fire crews responded to a house fire in east Austin on Friday morning.
Missing Brenham teen may be in Austin area: family
A 15-year-old girl is missing from Brenham, Texas. Her family says she may be in the Austin area.
Second pool tests positive for West Nile Virus in same Austin zip code
For the second time in two weeks, a pool has tested positive for West Nile virus in Austin.
Austin weather: Feels-like temps over 100 degrees
The heat goes on. Friday will be the hottest of the next 7 days. Zack Shields shows us just how high temps will get and when we could see some relief in his full forecast.