5 people arrested, charged after woman found handcuffed in South Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - Five people were arrested and charged after a woman was found handcuffed outside in South Austin, police said. Austin police said on Oct. 30, around 9:09 a.m., officers responded to a check welfare call at 1700 Bitter Creek Drive. There was a woman in distress who looked to be restrained and was...
Halloween night poses high risk of accidents for kids
On Halloween night, children could be at a scary risk of injury.
Kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween, safety...
Public safety experts warn of a scary statistic: children are twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year.
Hays County SWAT resolves barricade situation near Buda; suspect in custody
HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A suspect is in custody after Hays County SWAT teams responded to a barricaded subject near Buda on Friday. Hays County deputies initially received the call about a disturbance in the 600 block of Bayberry Circle at around 12:20 p.m. Friday afternoon. The Hays County...
Sources: Restaurant from Sam Fox and Justin Timberlake, The Twelve Thirty Club, to open...
Sam Fox and Justin Timberlake’s restaurant and bar, The Twelve Thirty Club, is coming to Austin, landing in one of the most coveted spaces downtown, sources said.
SWAT call concludes in S Austin, no suspect found
AUSTIN, Texas — Police concluded a SWAT call-out early Saturday morning after failing to locate a suspect at a residence in south Austin. Officers cleared the scene in the 12900 block of Cardinal Flower Drive after searching the residence and finding the suspect was not inside, according to the Austin Police...
Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing anxiety
TEXAS — As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans are bracing for the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. An Austin-area mother shares her story. “I’ve been on SNAP for four-plus years, and this would be the first time that I wouldn’t be able to depend...
Task Force Launches Effort to Address Petroleum Theft Impacting Texas Communities
On October 29, 2025, the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) held the first meeting of the State Task Force on Petroleum Theft (STOPTheft) at its Austin headquarters. RRC Chairman Jim Wright led the session and stated the task force’s goal is to address petroleum theft in Texas. He noted the members’ experience and...
Texas mourns the passing of one of the greatest Longhorn fans of all time
The Longhorn community lost an all-time great this week when Scott Wilson, who undeniably set records as a Texas fan, passed away.
EXCLUSIVE: Texas law firms say they’re representing victims of Army OB-GYN doctor accused of...
FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - We are learning disturbing new details about a doctor who was recent suspended from his duties at Darnall Army Medical Center on Fort Hood. 2 different Texas law firms say their clients were victimized without knowing it by an OB-GYN doctor working at Darnall Army Medical Center on post.
