Round Rock ISD students stage walkout protesting ICE, one person detained
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Over a hundred students walked out of McNeil High School on Friday afternoon, the latest in a series of Central Texas student protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Students left the Round Rock ISD campus shortly after 2 p.m., gathering at the corner of...
Manor teen shot in head accidentally by family member: police
MANOR, Texas - A Manor teen was shot in the head overnight during an "alleged accidental discharge of a firearm by a family member", police say. Police are urging parents to educate children on gun safety and proper weapon storage following the shooting. What we know:. Manor police say that...
Historic East Austin elementary school celebrates turning 135
According to Blackshear's website, the school opened in 1891 to provide public education to African-American children in the community then known as Gregory Town.
Brianna Aguilera autopsy results released
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office has released its findings in the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera. The medical examiner has ruled her death a suicide.
Man charged with terroristic threat after allegedly threatening to shoot up bar in northwest...
AUSTIN, Texas — A man is facing two felony charges following an incident that occurred in North Austin earlier this month. According to court documents obtained by KVUE, officers responded to a call at Dorzon International Lounge/D2.0 Bar just after 4 a.m. on Feb. 8. The caller told police that a man had been...
Austin police arrest man accused of abusing dog on downtown apartment balcony: court documents
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This article contains details that some readers may find disturbing. The Austin Police Department (APD) has arrested a man accused of abusing a dog on the balcony of a downtown apartment complex. Police said officers responded to the SEVEN Apartments, located at 615 W....
Homeless men claim they were used to cash forged checks
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – Two men who say they are homeless tell the same story of being taken to banks to cash checks determined to be forged by two men who brought them from Austin. The two cases involved two different banks in two different cities. One man, identified as 63 year old Scott […]
British chipmaker Arm to create 320 new jobs thanks to $4.2M state semiconductor grant
Austin is home to Arm’s largest U.S. office and innovation hub, employing about 800 people.
Texas DPS installs Flock license plate readers in Austin despite previous pushback
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite a community push against data sharing and the city axing surveillance measures last year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has installed license plate readers on Austin roads. According to a report from the Austin American-Statesman, DPS confirmed that it installed license plate...
Barton Springs Pool to close for 3 1/2 weeks
The Barton Springs Pool is expected to be closed beginning Feb. 23, according to the city of Austin.

















