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Activists push for charges against officers in 17-year-old's death; APD investigation ongoing
A group of local activists organizing around the death of Anthoneil Williams II, a 17-year-old shot and killed by Austin police officers, say that they and the Williams family want prosecution of the officers involved, and that the demand is about more than "accountability and tr...
safety
Neighborhood watch in works following police wait time
The Austin Police Department confirmed it received a report about the lawnmower, and that the case is suspended "due to a lack of leads, suspects, evidence, surveillance footage, or the serial number of any stolen property."...
schools
Some Austin ISD students will receive free school meals for 2026-27
Austin ISD will provide free meals for students at dozens of schools this upcoming school year.
schools
Austin ISD provides free meals to all students in participating locations
Austin Independent School District announces they will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 69 campuses for the 2026-27 school year.
schools
Vaccinations: APH holding clinics as school year begins
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and Austin Public Health is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated and protect themselves from disease....
schools
Clock ticks as Austin borrowers face stress of new federal student loan repayment plans
As millions of federal student loan borrowers adjust to the end of the SAVE repayment plan, some are facing higher monthly bills and a tight deadline to choose...
parks
Goats return to Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail to clear brush, poison ivy
The goats are baaaaack on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail,continuing an annual effort to clear brush and poison ivy from the area.The Trail Conserva...
parks
What do the goats on Austin's Hike-and-Bike Trail do?
The goats are back to work cleaning up vegetation and poison ivy near the trail along Lady Bird Lake.
government
Austin homeowner sues city over $8,800 tree-trimming fee, citing constitutional rights
An Austin homeowner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city's tree ordinance after officials determined two cedar elms were over-pruned. The city required him to pay $8,800 in mitigation fees or plant replacement trees, prompting a constitutional challenge....
News
Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Housto...
safety
City adjusts signal timing after Riverside Drive crashes
Residents near Riverside Drive and I-35 reported multiple vehicle crashes during a recent weekend of heavy construction. While TxDOT maintains that existing signage meets standards, the City of Austin adjusted signal timings on August 4th following increased congestion. Long-term...
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birth tourism, raising questions in Texas
President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, setting up another round of legal and political battles that...
News
Who would do this? Animal care workers outraged, race to rescue cat covered in red
A cat wandering the League City community with what appears to be red dye or paint covering parts of her fur has captured the attention — and concern — of residents.Now, League City Animal Care is working to get her safe...
business
Could secondhand shopping save you even more than Tax-Free Weekend?
Tax-Free Weekend is here, and while many families are heading to the mall, some are finding even bigger savings by shopping secondhand.We stopped by Heartening,...
government
Austinites hope $295M bond election expands long-awaited spaces for older adults
A report from the City of Austin Planning Department found between 2010-2020, the number of residents 65 and older expanded by roughly 65%.
Local
Casar introduces bill to tax AI companies, create jobs amid layoff fears
Austin-area Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Casar is promoting a proposal that would impose new taxes on certain artificial intelligence activity and use the revenue...
Local
Man found guilty of capital murder in killing of Austin woman, man
A Travis County jury found Sherles Machado-Hernandez guilty of capital murder in the deaths of Francis Kaina Anseume Corredor and Bryan Florentino Flores Alvarez, who were found shot to death in southeast Austin in 2024....
News
Bastrop Water Control: 'perfect storm' caused boil water notice
Several areas of Bastrop remain under a boil water notice, which the Bastrop Water Control and Inspection District (WCID) #2 is actively working to fix....
schools
Austin ISD adds more transportation hubs after parent safety concerns
With less than two weeks until the first day of school, thousands of Austin ISD students will get to class a little differently this year.To cut costs, the dist...