Travis County reports first human case of West Nile for 2026
A Travis County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the county’s first human case of…
New technology helps Travis County crews get ahead of wildfires
Wildfire modeling tool helps fight fires Wildfires can spread fast, especially on days considered critically dry, but fire…
‘Dog’s Head’ in Austin: Developer gives inside look at controversial project
A look at the controversial ‘Dog’s Head’ development We are getting an inside look from the developer of…
Austin leaders urge drivers to be cautious as school starts for Austin ISD
Back to school for Austin ISD City leaders are encouraging drivers to be cautious ahead of the first day…
Fort Worth stolen ambulance chase: Police identify man shot, killed by DPS
AUSTIN, Texas – Police have identified a man shot and killed by Texas DPS in Austin after he…
Austin trail break-ins: Man uses hidden cameras to catch thieves in act
AUSTIN, Texas – Break-ins along Austin trails have become an all-too-familiar sight for one man so he decided…
Austin program aims to end cycle of jail and homelessness
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Lake Travis football coach says team ‘heartbroken’ after player’s death
AUSTIN, Texas – Lake Travis football coach Hank Carter said he did not have the words to describe…
Fort Worth stolen ambulance involved in DPS chase, shooting in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety…
Triple-digit heat and expanding drought lock in across Central Texas for another week
AUSTIN – Summer heat continues to grip Central Texas as triple-digit temperatures and worsening drought conditions remain locked…
ICE in Austin: Greg Casar, community leaders speak out after recent enforcement activity
AUSTIN, Texas – Democrats are warning the public about an increase in ICE activity in Austin, while Republicans…
TEA school ratings: Breakdown of Central Texas school districts
TEA releases school accountability ratings The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released its annual school accountability ratings Friday morning,…