20 Scooters Unearthed During Lady Bird Lake Cleanup In Austin
Lady Bird Lake's overall water health has been a subject of examination by residents in the city. Now, with scooters being found in the water, some have questions.
Two arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at local parks
AUSTIN, Texas — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries at Austin parks and related financial crimes, police said Thursday. Armynie White, 22, and Tyrique Young, 24, were both arrested by members of the Austin Police Department's North Metro Tactical Unit. Young was...
Ancient fossils found in the Austin area
Austin fossils make up some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
Police arrests at No Kings rallies in 3 major US cities: total arrested revealed
Saturday’s No Kings rallies filled sidewalks, squares, and parks across the US and beyond. What began as a coordinated call to protest turned into a patchwork of events, from handfuls of people in remote towns to densely packed crowds in major metros. How widespread were the No Kings demonstrations?
City gives update on homeless camp cleanup
The City of Austin wrapped up its three-week operation to connect the homeless with resources and clear encampments.
With Prop Q’s Defeat, an Era of Austerity Begins
“I don’t think the voters appreciate how deep the cuts are going to have to be,” Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel told the Chronicle last week as Prop Q, the ballot measure to increase property taxes to fund a variety of city services, went down in flames.
Man sentenced for 1980 murder of UT Austin nursing student
AUSTIN, Texas — A man has been sentenced for the 1980 murder of a 25-year-old University of Texas at Austin nursing student, according to Travis County court documents obtained by KVUE. Deck Brewer Jr., 79, was sentenced to eight years in prison for the murder of Susan Wolfe. As...
Austin Police respond to deadly crash on East Riverside
Austin Police said on social media all east bound lanes of East Riverside Drive between Royal Crest and Burton Drive are shut down due to a traffic fatality.
Student Arrested for Possession of Gun After Fight at Crockett Early College High School...
A student was arrested at Crockett Early College High School in South Austin on Monday following an altercation in which they were reported to have been armed with a gun. The school's principal, Shana King, communicated to families in a letter that school police officers were alerted and confirmed the possession of a...
Austin first responders not happy with city leaders after revised budget
AUSTIN, Texas - First responders are not happy with Austin leaders after the release of a revised city budget. This comes after voters rejected Proposition Q earlier this month. With the failure of Prop Q, the budget is still $300 million more than last year, but it's being met with...
