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government
On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, Grace Reader sits down with Austin Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela to talk about the city's budget -- which is expected to be approved in the next few weeks -- and a potential bond in the works....
Local
Austin-Travis County EMS now has more swift water rescue equipment after two years of deadly floodwaters.
safety
Austin police are conducting a SWAT operation near the 2400 block of Monarch Drive.
safety
Police arrested a 19-year-old man early Thursday after two people were shot at a South Austin motel Wednesday night, according to the Austin Police Department.O...
Local
City budget staff have recommended eliminating or reducing dozens of social service contracts for the coming fiscal year, according to a city memo released Wedn...
safety
An Austin man whose criminal history spans more than 30 years is facing a new series of felony charges after investigators accused him of committing multiple armed robberies, possessing more than 24 grams of methamphetamine, threatening a police officer and evading arrest....
business
Gov. Greg Abbott in Fort Worth unveiled an “Essential Benefits” health plan he says could cut premiums nearly 20% by trimming state mandates, saving families up to $1,145 a year and small businesses $3,400....
safety
Austin Police officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of a Super 8 motel after they received a 911 call around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday.
government
Austin ISD trustees are expected to take a final vote at 6 p.m. tonight on the future of Paredes Middle School, as the district tries to avoid the possibility o...
safety
San Antonio police are investigating after a man in his 40s escaped alleged overnight captivity at Tuscany Park Apartments and was hospitalized with severe injuries. Neighbors reported a disturbance; suspects sought....
Local
Actor James Marsters discussed the enduring legacy of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and his upcoming performance with his band, Ghost of the Robot, at the PCX Austin pop-culture expo....
safety
Officer Linda Lopez has become the first female motor officer in the Austin Independent School District Police Department's history, the department announced th...
library
San Antonio deputies say a search warrant on Medical Drive led to meth, DMT and thousands in cash. Troy Theologes, 51, was booked into Bexar County Jail and now faces multiple drug charges....
Local
A new fan-driven convention in Austin celebrates MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV and brings fans together.
parks
The Central Texas Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), which is comprised of pool industry professionals, believes the Austin area is a national hot spot for ASR problems found in pools built since 2017....
News
NWS confirms three tornadoes hit Bexar County on July 15, including two newly verified EF-0s near downtown and eastern areas. An earlier EF-1 tore across the Northwest Side with 100 mph winds amid flooding rains....
schools
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, the Austin Independent School District said it plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School after district leaders determined that academic growth has not progressed over the past year. According to the Texas Education Agen...
government
A federal lawsuit is challenging the City of Austin’s Tree Ordinance after a homeowner was ordered to either plant replacement trees or pay an $8,800 mitigation...
safety
Austin police announced the bust of an organized crime ring that victimized hundreds of people in Austin and surrounding areas.
safety
A motorcyclist was killed after he crashed on State Highway 130 and then was hit by two vehicles. One of the vehicles was a Tesla reportedly operating on autopi...
safety
Newly released surveillance video from the Austin Police Department shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II last...
Local
Following a shooting on Rainey Street over the weekend, the victim’s brother is continuing his search for answers about who’s responsible.
