Warm, windy conditions increase wildfire risk in Austin area
AUSTIN – It may have been 80 in Austin on Friday, but that also makes for a high…
Thousands take the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual…
1st homicide of 2026: Austin police investigating
AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year. What we…
1st babies of 2026 in Austin welcomed at Texas Children’s & Ascension Seton Main
AUSTIN, Texas – The first babies of 2026 in Austin have been welcomed to the world. Congratulations to…
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park The Austin chapter of CAIR is applauding a decision made by…
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
AUSTIN, Texas – It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal…
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned, acquitted of all charges
Christopher Taylor acquitted An appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher…
The biggest Austin news stories of 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – Here’s a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas…
Burn ban issued for Travis County ahead of New Year’s Eve fireworks
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – A burn ban has been issued for unincorporated Travis County ahead of New Year’s…
APD officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting
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Austin police officer Christopher Taylor acquitted in 2019 shooting by appeals court
An appeals court has overturned the conviction of Austin police officer Christopher Taylor in a fatal shooting in…
Austin cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 30
AUSTIN, Texas – The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected…