Austin man speaks on cartel-ordered murder
A South Austin man, now convicted of murder, opened up to detectives inside the interrogation room.
WilCo man takes plea deal for 2023 murder; victim’s mother addresses him in court
ROUND ROCK, Texas - A man has taken a plea deal for murdering his friend in 2023 and dumping his body in a different county. The hearing was also the first time the victim's mother addressed the suspect in court. The backstory:. On Oct. 5, 2023, Round Rock police say...
Austin Evening Briefing: Federal cuts impact Hispanic arts community
Good evening, Austin. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A stray shower or two may pop up again Tuesday afternoon, but the main weather story is the heat, with highs across the state above average, landing in the 90s. Wednesday will be...
Austin community steps up to read to newborn babies in Dell Children’s NICU
Newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit are getting an extra assist to help with their early brain development.
Troubled man was devastated to give up cat. Texas shelter had heartwarming plan
Animal owners know something people without pets don’t: When you’re at your lowest, even the gentlest nose boop from a faithful canine or a tiny meow from a furry ball of love in your lap can mean the world. It can end up being your life support, your reason to keep on fighting in life. It’s a bond that can’t be...
Man killed in East Austin shooting identified; suspect at large
AUSTIN, Texas - A man killed in East Austin has been identified by police. This case is Austin's 44th homicide investigation of 2025. Police said on Sept. 13, around 10:39 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting a shooting at 1430 Frontier Valley Drive. When officers arrived, they found a...
‘It still doesn’t feel real’ | Woman shot near Zilker Park taken off life...
AUSTIN, Texas — A woman shot near Zilker Park last week has been taken off of life support, her family confirmed to KVUE on Monday. Kay Smith, known as "KC" to her loved ones, was allegedly shot by her boyfriend, 30-year-old Brandon Thompson near Azie Morton Road on Sept. 10. The Austin Police Department (APD) said...
Austin launches free graffiti removal for private properties funded by utility fees
AUSTIN, Texas — Getting rid of graffiti in Austin is about to get easier and cheaper. Starting October 1, property owners can call 311 and get graffiti removed from private property for free. The Austin City Council came up with a creative way to make the pilot program work...
Dejected Shih Tzu wandering Austin streets abandoned by his owners finds home with 75...
At an assisted living facility in Kyle, Texas called The Philomena, it had been the executive director, Priscilla Duran, who found a seven-year-old, mangy and neglected Shih Tzu wandering the streets in Austin. She wanted to help the little guy find his home; maybe he was lost?. Duran brought the...
Austin police arrest four in West Campus burglary, victim taken to hospital
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police arrested four suspects over the weekend in connection with a West Campus burglary that led to the discovery of an alleged drug manufacturing operation and a sexual assault victim. Visitors from El Paso returned to their Airbnb rental in the 900 block of West...