Austin City Council approves plans for new public safety headquarters in SW Austin
The Austin City Council has approved the purchase of a facility in Southwest Austin for the new consolidated headquarters of Austin's public safety agencies.
Austin City Council approves $217.8M contract with Austin Police Association
The Austin City Council has approved a new contract for Austin police officers. The vote came after hours of public comments.
Trump in Austin: Oct. 25 visit expected to impact traffic
The city of Austin is warning residents about potential road closures, traffic delays, and travel delays getting to and from the airport ahead of Donald Trump's Friday visit.
City Council hears hours of public comment ahead of police contract vote
Austin City Council members listened to hours of public comment on the tentative police contract as hundreds signed up to speak ahead of Thursday's vote.
Man arrested for robbing victim of 'high-end' jewelry in North Austin
A man was arrested for robbing a woman in a North Austin parking lot, the Austin Police Department said.
2024 Election: What's on ballot in Austin
Austin's mayor and five city council districts are up for the General Election on November 5 and there in Austin ISD, there is a prop and Board of Trustees seats up as well.
Austin pedestrian killed in crash with 18-wheeler in New Braunfels
An Austin pedestrian was killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in New Braunfels.
Austin airport travelers weigh in on 3-minute time limit to say goodbyes
Austin airport travelers are weighing in on a time limit to say goodbyes at drop off and pick up points.
Missing 56-year-old woman last seen in East Austin found safe
Austin police have found a missing 56-year-old woman. Maria Teresa was found safe.
Food truck severely damaged from fire after hit-and-run in Southeast Austin
Austin police are still searching for a hit-and-run driver who ran down four people before hitting a food truck in Southeast Austin on Tuesday evening. That food truck caught on fire, destroying a family’s livelihood in just minutes.
Teen charged with murder after shooting death of another teen in NE Austin
A 16-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of another teen at an apartment complex in Northeast Austin.
How gas prices have changed in Austin in the last week
Gasoline prices are down several cents from last week following a drop in the cost of oil. Prices, on average, are almost 40 cents lower than one year ago.
Baby Acapulco on Barton Springs shuts down
The staple Tex-Mex restaurant Baby Acapulco has closed its doors at the Barton Springs location after decades of service.
Austin ISD's Prop A ballot measure would increase property tax, give raises to teachers
In Austin, voters will decide on a property tax increase to help fund the school district - Austin ISD Proposition A.
Driver hits 4 pedestrians, food truck in Southeast Austin
Police are searching for the driver who hit several pedestrians with her car, then crashed into a food truck, causing it to catch fire in Southeast Austin.
Train derailment in East Austin nearly misses apartment complex
A train derailment came very close to smashing into a nearly apartment complex in East Austin.
Austin elderly man accused of setting multiple fires in downtown has first hearing
Austin businessman and real estate investor, Dorsey Bryan Hardeman, is accused of setting fires at different locations in Austin.
'Trump train' trial juror not proud of the outcome
A juror from the “Trump train” trial is not proud of the outcome. The juror, who wants to remain anonymous, claims the jury would have been hung if they didn’t compromise.
1 teen, 1 juvenile in custody for deadly Wells Branch Parkway shooting; victim identified
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says two suspects, one teen and one juvenile, are in custody in connection to a deadly shooting on Wells Branch Parkway on October 17.
Train derailment in East Austin disrupts CapMetro rail service
A train with a length of 90 cars derailed near East 6th Street and Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.