The Austin
government
The legal fight over voter-approved bonds for a light rail system in Austin was paused on Thursday, due to an appeal from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a district court judge's denial of his plea for jurisdiction over the bonds....
safety
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...
Local
Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin early Thursday morning after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and fatal shooting in Austin....
Local
Section 106 of the act, one of the most well-known and impactful sections, requires the government to consider how federally funded projects would affect historic properties and allows public input before any projects move forward. Just weeks ago, the Advisory Council on Historic...
schools
Each year the scores are released to show how the district and schools are performing.
safety
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed around 1:30 p.m. in a field and started a fire, which has since been contained.
government
Austin utility customers could see higher monthly bills beginning this fall as the Austin City Council considers rate and fee increases for nearly all city-prov...
Local
Austin's hottest stretch of summer can bring triple-digit heat index values for hours each day. Here's when the extreme heat typically starts to fade.
Local
The Red Garage at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will close in 2027, according to a post from the Airport.
safety
The Heat-Related Illness Morbidity and Mortality Dashboard shows 701 heat-related emergency room visits between May 2 and Aug. 10.
safety
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...
safety
The Austin Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in North Austin.
schools
Since the pandemic, laptops and tablets have become a normal part of school. But this school year, some Central Texas school districts are cutting back on devic...
government
Austin City Council members are set to make final decisions on a $6.6 billion city budget that could affect what residents pay in property taxes, utility rates...
News
Buc-ee's officially opened the doors of its newest Texas travel center Wednesday morning, drawing crowds of fans who lined up before dawn for the chance to be a...
Local
On the heels of a capital murder conviction this month in Travis County stemming from the shooting death of two people in southeast Austin, KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases....
News
Pflugerville water customers can once again water their lawns twice a week after the city lifted its Stage 1 water restrictions and returned to its year-round c...
government
Pflugerville city leaders are reconsidering whether to continue using license plate reading cameras from Flock Safety, postponing a vote on a new contract after...
News
A U.S. Marine behind bars in Russia has been freed — and is now back on American soil.
safety
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
safety
Hays County has reinstated a burn ban prohibiting outdoor burning as officials work to reduce the risk of wildfires.
safety
Austin police have identified a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night on North Lamar Boulevard.
Local
The City of Austin is asking residents to weigh in on whether one of the city’s most recognizable streets should get a new name. It is a change that could cost...
safety
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....
safety
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...
safety
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...
