Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing
State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says campaign has enough signatures needed to get on Texas ballot
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says his campaign has more than double the signatures needed to get on the ballot in Texas.
Missing woman found over a week after night out in Downtown Austin: APD
Elizabeth Spalding and her twin sister were last known to be in Downtown Austin. The sister made it back home, but Elizabeth is still missing over a week later.
Austin weather: Sunshine today; storms return later this week
It's going to be hot and dry today, but the rain and storms will make a comeback before the end of the week.
1 injured in East Austin fire, 3 cats rescued
One person was injured and several cats were rescued after a fire in East Austin.
I-35 expansion project: Austin City Council members' efforts to delay construction fail
Efforts by a few Austin City Council members failed to delay construction of the expansion of I-35.
Controversial homeless housing not in compliance with Austin guidelines
A neighboring business owner is accusing the City of Austin of not following guidelines for renovations on a controversial property.
About 125K gallons of wastewater spills into watershed of Bull Creek
Austin Water crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that took place Monday morning. The overflow happened because of an equipment malfunction at the lift station on Rock Harbour Drive.
SH 130 gets smart tech upgrade for driverless trucks
The SH 130 toll is getting a million dollar upgrade. The work is to help driverless big rigs run safer. The project is creating what's called a "smart corridor for freight."
Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County
Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.
Austin weather: More rain expected in the afternoon
Central Texas is under a Level 2 to 3 risk of severe storms with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns.
Fire at Austin Aqua-Dome damages storage building
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning fire at a business on Fort View Road.
Dogs found dead in Austin creek: APD issues warrant for person of interest
Almost a dozen dogs were found dead in a south Austin creek in mid-April. Now, APD says they have found a person of interest in the case.
Mother's Day 2024: 105-year-old Austin mom shares advice, stories
105-year-old Elizabeth Morris of Austin has celebrated nearly 80 Mother's Days and is sharing some advice for moms who may be celebrating for the first time.
UT Austin Commencement ceremony continues as planned without disruption
The class of 2024 celebrates graduating from UT, the big day coming just weeks after protests led to dozens of arrests on campus.
UT Commencement 2024: Tight security at ceremony after protests
A small group of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside DKR Stadium during UT Austin's commencement ceremony, this as some universities have cancelled commencement due to student protests.
Mother's Day: Mothers rally for Ukraine at State Capitol
This Mother's Day weekend, mothers rallied in front of the Capitol to show Ukrainian women they stand by them as the war continues abroad.
Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm warning in Bell County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in San Saba County. NWS preemptively issued a flood watch for some parts of central Texas beginning Sunday morning.
UT Austin Commencement 2024: Everything you need to know
Thousands of students will graduate from the University of Texas on Saturday evening. Here is everything you need to know about the ceremony, including parking, security rules and more.
Building on UT campus burglarized as university prepares for commencement: UTPD
UT police are investigating after officers found evidence that a building on campus had been burglarized.