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.
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.
Austin Police searching for robbery suspect
The Austin Police Department is requesting the community's help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.
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...
Police seek man accused of robbing East Austin business in July
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of robbing a business in East Austin last month.The robbery occurred about 2:56 p.m. Tuesday...
Brush fire burns 26 acres in Bastrop County, 98% contained
A 26-acre brush fire in Bastrop County is 98% contained, according to county and state officials.Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 said the fire...
North Austin officer-involved shooting: Police release video, new details
The Austin Police Department released video and provided new details on an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 800 block of Camino La Costa on August 12....
Austin Police release video from police shooting near St. John's, names suspect
Friday afternoon, the Austin Police Department will hold a media briefing to present video from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting at 824 Camino La Costa, which is near I-35 and U.S. 290 East in the St. John's neighborhood....
This new UT Austin device spots power grid problems before disasters strike
A new sensor developed at UT Austin may help utilities identify power line problems before they lead to outages or wildfires. Researchers say the technology can pinpoint trouble spots, reduce inspection time and improve safety for crews working in remote areas....
Fort Hood identifies two pilots killed in Apache helicopter crash near Salado
Fort Hood officials have identified the two pilots killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed near Salado during a maintenance test flight, sparking...
Questions remain after stolen ambulance chase ends in fatal I-35 shooting
Questions remain Friday morning about the identity of the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance, how the ambulance was stolen and what happened in th...
Woman pulled from wreckage after crash onto H-E-B warehouse property
SAN ANTONIO - A woman had to be rescued from a mangled car after an overnight crash sent the vehicle through a fence and onto H-E-B warehouse property on the Northeast Side.Emergency crews were called out shortly after 1...
City of Austin prepares security upgrades for parks impacted by 'violent crime'
The city's $6.6 billion budget opens the door for better security at parks with crime concerns.
Police arrest alleged repeat shoplifter accused of stealing more than $2K from Manor H-E-B
A Del Valle man is facing multiple theft charges after Manor police say he stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise during five shoplifting incidents at a lo...
Round Rock ISD police chief leaves district, interim chief named
Round Rock ISD is searching for a new police chief following the departure of Police Chief Latriesha Grandy, the district confirmed Thursday.
Deadly Apache Helicopter crash highlights growing Central Texas fire risk
A deadly helicopter crash near Salado sparked a wildfire Wednesday as crews across Central Texas continued battling elevated fire danger and multiple blazes....
Pilot injured in small plane crash in Caldwell County
A pilot suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed near FM 671, northwest of Luling, Thursday afternoon, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said.The...
East Austin hit-and-run leaves 2 people injured; suspect arrested
The man involved in an East Austin hit-and-run has been arrested, police said.
Austin Police arrest hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Texas high school football star dead at 17 after medical emergency at practice
Texas high school football star dead at 17 after medical emergency at practice New York Post
Texas high school football player dies days after suffering medical emergency at practice
Texas high school football player dies days after suffering medical emergency at practice firstcoastnews.com
Person dies in police shooting in Austin after stealing ambulance in Fort Worth
Person dies in police shooting in Austin after stealing ambulance in Fort Worth Spectrum News
Texas DPS and Austin Police Department involved in incident on I-35
Texas DPS and Austin Police Department involved in incident on I-35 FOX 7 Austin
DPS troopers fatally shoot suspect who stole Fort Worth ambulance, crashed vehicle in Austin, officials say
DPS troopers fatally shoot suspect who stole Fort Worth ambulance, crashed vehicle in Austin, officials say WFAA
Lake Travis High School senior dies days after collapsing at football practice
Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley has died from complications related to a medical emergency he suffered during football practice earlier this week, t...
Trooper fatally shoots driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance after I-35 chase
A TxDPS trooper fatally shot the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance Thursday morning after the driver led law enforcement on a chase down I-35 and...
Student News Now: Leander ISD police chief suspended; Big Bend National Park border construction; Austin pushes for NHL team
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, our investigators look into the suspension of Leander ISD's Police Chief Shā Rogers. She's been put on administrative leave, and the state is looking to suspend Rogers' peace officer license for one year....
Austin council split over shifting $676K from police raises to new 911 office
Austin City Council members are split over a budget amendment that would shift $676,000 away from proposed Austin Police Department increases to help create a n...
Fort Hood military helicopter crash kills 2, sparks grass fire in Salado
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed around 1:30 p.m. in a field and started a fire, which has since been contained.
2 soldiers killed in Fort Hood-based helicopter crash near Salado; fire 100% contained
The wildfire sparked by a deadly Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado has burned approximately 155 acres and is now 100% contained, the Bell County She...
Austin-area heat-related ER visits top 700 this summer
The Heat-Related Illness Morbidity and Mortality Dashboard shows 701 heat-related emergency room visits between May 2 and Aug. 10.
Can Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? One new program aims to do just that.
Marcus Martin, center, hugs Austin Police Department Officer Steven Creamer, left, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Officer Edward Soltys is at right. Officers Creamer and Soltys are part of No Wrong Door, a new initiative seeking to better help some of Austin’s most vulnerable. Office...
APD: Suspect in custody after shootout with officer in north Austin
A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police....
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin: Suspect in custody
The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin: Police investigating
Officer-involved shooting in North Austin: Police investigating FOX 7 Austin
Police investigating shooting involving officer Wednesday morning in northeast Austin
Police investigating shooting involving officer Wednesday morning in northeast Austin KVUE
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in NE Austin, shelter-in-place issued
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in NE Austin, shelter-in-place issued KEYE
Suspect in custody after shootout with police in NE Austin
A suspect has been taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting inthe 800 block of Camino La Costa in Northeast Austin Wednesday morning. A shelter-in...
School zone crashes increased in Texas last year
School zone crashes increased in Texas last year FOX 7 Austin
Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Hays County reinstates burn ban as wildfire risk increases
Hays County has reinstated a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Austin police identify pedestrian killed on North Lamar Blvd in North Austin
Austin police have identified a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night on North Lamar Boulevard.
Austin fire chief retires abruptly; city to launch nationwide search
Austin Fire Department Chief Joel G. Baker speaks during a press conference about winter weather preparedness and safety in January 2024 at Austin City Hall. MICHAEL MINASI/ KUT NEWS " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/download-36.web...
Flat Rock Fire burns 8.6 acres in Burnet County, forward progression stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of the Flat Rock Fire, an 8.6-acre grass and brush fire in southern Burnet County, officials said Tuesday even...
State lawmakers discuss ways to better prepare Texas to prevent and fight wildfires
State lawmakers discuss ways to better prepare Texas to prevent and fight wildfires KVUE
Wildfire danger increases in Central Texas
Wildfire danger increases in Central Texas FOX 7 Austin
Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week
Wildfire danger in Central Texas increases this week FOX 7 Austin
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire at the end of August
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire at the end of August KVUE
CapMetro Bikeshare gradually resuming service after fire at facility
CapMetro Bikeshare is returning in phases starting Tuesday, nearly three months after a fire at the agency's operations facility knocked the system offline.The...
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker to retire; Tom Vocke named acting chief
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker will retire effective Aug. 31, capping a 40-year career in public safety, according to a city memo.Baker will be out of the office...
Motorcyclist dead after SE Austin crash on Sunday
A man died after a single-motorcycle crash in Southeast Austin Sunday night, according to the police department.Officers responded at about 8:50 p.m. to the 470...
Man arrested after leading Austin police on chase in stolen vehicle
A 29-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle, according to the Austin Police Department.Officers re...
Former deputy arrested, charged in fatal shooting of Texas State freshman
The former Brazoria County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 18-year-old Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. has been arrested and charged with agg...
Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as acting fire chief beginning Tuesday....
Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Travis County issues burn ban amid dry, hot conditions
Travis County has issued a burn ban for its unincorporated areas as dry, hot weather continues to raise wildfire risk across Central Texas.The ban took effect i...
Suspect arrested in SE Austin December hit-and-run crash that injured two
UPDATE:On Tuesday, Austin police officers arrestedKevin Eduardo Aguilar Yac without incident.PREVIOUS STORY:Police are asking for the public's help locating a...
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