Austin community questions police response in teen shooting
Flowers and candles were placed at a playground on Baden Lane after Austin police officers shot and killed a 17-year-old early Friday mornin…
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Family identifies 17-year-old killed in APD shooting as community pressure grows for accountability
As the family mourns, community members and advocacy groups are calling for accountability in the shooting, while police leaders and the Aus…
Austin shootings: Police investigating 2 separate incidents in downtown
Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that happened just about 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.
Texas Rangers seeking man released on bond prematurely after NW Austin arrest
The Texas Rangers are looking for a man released on bond prematurely in Travis County after he and three others were arrested in connection …
Austin lifts waterways ban on Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River
The City of Austin lifted its waterways ban effective immediately Monday, allowing recreational and commercial use to resume on Lady Bird La…
City: Austin's waterway ban lifted following completion of floodgate operations
Austin’s waterway ban has been lifted, effective immediately, following the conclusion of floodgate operations at Tom Miller Dam and Longhor…
Texas Rangers seek help finding wanted suspect
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested four people in northwest Austin after a joint operation, but need help finding one suspect af…
Four arrested in Northwest Austin operation tied to San Antonio home invasion
The Texas Department of Public Safety, working with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, arrested four men in Northwest Austin earlier this mo…
Austin's housing market: How quickly are homes selling, and for how much?
At KXAN, we're keeping track of home prices, and several other data points, to help buyers and sellers stay on top of trends in the market.
Greater Austin YMCA files plan to redevelop downtown TownLake campus
The YMCA in downtown Austin could soon be replaced by a taller, greener facility surrounded by affordable housing, under a redevelopment pla…
Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
Austin council members call for transparency after police fatally shoot 17-year-old
Austin City Council members are calling for accountability and transparency following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by police officers…