Austin, Travis County under disaster declarations due to wildfire risk
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin and Travis County are under disaster declarations due to the risk of wildfires. Officials…
1 killed, 1 other injured in Travis County deadly crash
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – One person is dead and another was injured after a two-car crash in Travis…
Austin Mayor, Travis County Judge declare disaster to combat growing wildfire threats
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued disaster declarations on Monday…
Your Travis County election voter guide for November 2025
Travis County elections officials estimate only about 25% of registered voters will cast a ballot this fall, keeping…
Central Texas floods reveal need to shore up disaster response in unincorporated areas
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Search for missing swimmer in Lake Travis
AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis…
Austin ‘No Kings’ protests: Demonstrations take place
AUSTIN, Texas – Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide “No…
Austin ‘No Kings’ protests: Where, when demonstrations taking place
AUSTIN, Texas – Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide “No…
49th annual Deutschen Fest kicks off in Pflugerville
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas – The 49th annual Deutschen Fest kicked off in Pflugerville. What they’re saying: The festival promises…
Texas faces heightened wildfire threat amid ongoing drought
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past week, 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas, according to the…
Austin’s ‘No Kings’ protest to take place in downtown
AUSTIN, Texas – Thousands of protesters will take to the streets nationwide, including right here in Central Texas.…
Fire crews responding to 29-acre fire near Mustang Ridge
Credit: Mustang Ridge Police Department MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas – Fire crews are responding to a fire near Mustang…