Austin TX

Three years before Jack the Ripper, Austin was haunted by an axe-wielding madman. Was America’s first serial killer a Texan? Uncovering the Midnight Assassin.

AUSTIN, Texas — One person died early Monday after a vehicle caught fire in north Austin, authorities said. The Travis County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a single-vehicle fire at 4:33 a.m. in the 13000 block of Cameron Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.

Demonstrations erupted across the nation, including a significant gathering outside Austin City Hall Sunday, as protesters voiced their opposition to recent U.S. military strikes in Venezuela. The so-called "No War on Venezuela" protest, organized by a coalition of grassroots organizations, saw participants holding...

The Austin Police Department (APD) ended a standoff with a barricaded individual in southeast Austin, leading to an arrest on a Saturday morning. The events unfolded when police were alerted to a disturbance at a residence in the 7100 block of Bluff Springs Road, as CBS Austin reports. The call, coming in before...

UNITED STATES – A Cedar Fever Warning is in effect this week across much of Texas and Oklahoma, as high cedar pollen levels spread through the region, according to the data shown in the latest pollen outlook map. The warning comes as mild to warm weather conditions continue, creating an environment that allows cedar...

Wondering what to do with your Christmas bonus? Storied Hill Country dance hall Kendalia Halle is now up for sale for $669,000, offering Austinites the chance to own one of "Ambassador of Texas Music” Gary P. Nunn’s favorite stages. Kendalia Halle abruptly shuttered in August 2024, saying it...

The Austin Police Department identified a 38-year-old man as the suspect in the deadly shooting of a Caldwell County deputy constable, who was working off-duty security in Austin this weekend.

Purdue has made its first big splash in the transfer portal, landing a talented running back out of Texas. He will have three years of eligibility left.

Off-Duty Caldwell County Constable Fatally Shot at North Austin Nightclub. An off-duty Caldwell County constable working security at Club Rodeo, a North Austin nightclub, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, marking the latest violent incident at a venue that has become a growing concern for local authorities...

Choosing the right college isn’t just about academics anymore, it’s about finding a place where students can thrive socially, financially, and personally for four transformative years. “Picking the right college is crucial, but it’s also important to make sure that the surrounding college town will be a place where...