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Three people transported after Pflugerville rollover crash

Three people were transported after a rollover crash in Pflugerville Saturday morning.The Pflugerville Fire Department stated just after 9 a.m. that crews were

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Suspect arrested after reported aggravated assault at Hutto Home Depot

A suspect is in custody following a reported aggravated assault at a Home Depot in Hutto Thursday evening, according to police.

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Police release bodycam video, 911 call in NE Austin shootout with suspect

Newly released body camera footage shows the moment a police officer exchanged gunfire with a man accused of pistol-whipping a stranger in northeast Austin on W

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Changes to UT Austin's required classes split campus community

Changes to UT Austin's required classes split campus community

Some students worry the academic shift caters more to the Capitol than the classroom.

KXAN-NBCAug 16schools

Locally owned retro video game store opens in north Austin

Locally owned retro video game store opens in north Austin

If it were possible to capture the feeling of being a kid playing old-school video games on a CRT TV, Christian Amador has done it.

KXAN-NBCAug 15schools

Three people transported after Pflugerville rollover crash

Three people transported after Pflugerville rollover crash

Three people were transported after a rollover crash in Pflugerville Saturday morning.The Pflugerville Fire Department stated just after 9 a…

CBS AustinAug 15safety

Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students

Nonprofit hosts school supply drive benefiting Austin Title I students

On Friday, a Texas nonprofit hosted a school supply distribution event at Popham Elementary School in Del Valle.

KXAN-NBCAug 15schools

Suspect arrested after reported aggravated assault at Hutto Home Depot

Suspect arrested after reported aggravated assault at Hutto Home Depot

A suspect is in custody following a reported aggravated assault at a Home Depot in Hutto Thursday evening, according to police.

CBS AustinAug 15safety

Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities

Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Frid…

CBS AustinAug 15local

Austin ISD sees 35 campuses raise letter grades in new TEA accountability scores

Austin ISD sees 35 campuses raise letter grades in new TEA accountability scores

Austin ISD leaders pointed to significant gains across dozens of campuses after the Texas Education Agency released its accountability score…

CBS AustinAug 15schools

ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity

ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity

Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans continue to defend the federal Immigration e…

FOX 7 AustinAug 15local

Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating

Two Austin ISD schools receive fifth consecutive 'F' accountability rating

Two schools in Austin Independent School District, Burnet Middle School and Webb Middle School, received their fifth consecutive “F” rating,…

KXAN-NBCAug 15schools

Pflugerville ISD sees gains in state ratings, models for other districts

Pflugerville ISD sees gains in state ratings, models for other districts

Pflugerville ISD (PfISD) earned its highest state accountability ratings in 5 years, and the district now boasts zero F-rated campuses.

CBS AustinAug 15schools

Austin’s pop-up wave grows, from roaming matcha carts to apartment ramen nights

Austin’s pop-up wave grows, from roaming matcha carts to apartment ramen nights

Austin entrepreneurs are embracing low-cost pop-ups, from vintage markets to ramen shops, to build community, reduce risk and pursue busines…

CBS AustinAug 14business

Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year

Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year

While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.

KXAN-NBCAug 14safety