Wishbone Bridge traffic closures to start Monday, Aug. 5
Multiple closures are expected to go into effect soon while the Wishbone Bridge at Longhorn Dam is being constructed.
Texas DPS SafeDRIVE enforcement to patrol state highways Aug 6-8
This concentrated highway enforcement will run from Aug. 6-8 on Texas interstate highways, says Texas DPS.
Austin ISD band teacher arrested for exchanging sexual images with student
Rodney Childers, an Austin ISD band teacher, has been arrested and charged for allegedly exchanging sexual images with a student and sending them money.
Lisa Davis tapped to be new Austin Chief of Police
If approved, Lisa Davis will be the second woman in Austin's history to hold the permanent chief role.
Chevron moving California headquarters to Texas
Chevron Corporation on Friday announced it is relocating company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas – the latest in a string of companies to leave the Golden State.
Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson wins first Olympic race
Track star Sha’Carri Richardson won her first-ever race at the Olympics on Friday.
Austin nonprofit is now out $100K after burglary
A nonprofit is trying to regroup after they had thousands of dollars worth of vehicles and equipment stolen from their office.
Round Rock neighbors push back against trail plan by WilCo
Some Round Rock residents are pushing back against a proposed trail in the Vista Oaks neighborhood in WilCo.
Austin City Limits 2024 releases daily artist schedule
The daily artist schedule for Austin City Limits (ACL) has been released for both weekends.
Austin police, city launch new website to provide sexual assault survivors with resources
The Austin Police Department and the City of Austin launched a new website to provide sexual assault survivors with vital resources.
Austin man sentenced to 40 years for drug trafficking
An Austin man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.
Survival rates for lung cancer are improving: American Lung Association
While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Lung Association, survival rates are improving.
Texas search and rescue group helps look for missing people
A search and rescue team in San Antonio is helping in the search for missing people across Texas.
Wanted Mexican national arrested in Round Rock: US Marshals
A wanted man was arrested in Round Rock for aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of a controlled substance.
UT Austin officials respond to critical report on pro-Palestine protest response
UT Austin officials are rejected a new report's conclusions about their response to the pro-Palestine protests on campus in April.
Drugs found in Buc-ee's plushies during Texas traffic stop
A Fayette County Sheriff's deputy found pounds of drugs stuffed inside Buc-ee's plush toys during an overnight traffic stop.
Austin man pleads guilty in plot to steal mailbox master keys from postal workers
He conspired with five other people to target letter carriers and steal their Arrow Keys so they could then open mail boxes in the area, according to the US Attorney's Office.
Teen who posted bond on 2023 murder charge is back behind bars in Hays County
A teen charged with murdering a man in May 2023 was later released on bond. A year later, the teen is back behind bars charged with multiple felonies in Hays County.
Man stole Walgreens employee's phone during 911 call: police
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man they say stole a Walgreens employee's phone while they were calling 911.
Zephyr Drive near Lakeway Drive shut down due to overturned dump truck
An overturned dump truck shut down Zephyr Drive in Lakeway for a few hours, but the road has since reopened.