Neighbors work to save ‘Fairy Alley’ from being repaved
AUSTIN, Texas - Several spots are in jeopardy of being covered up in Austin as part of the state’s plan to get rid of all street artwork. A South Austin neighborhood street alley, known as Fairy Alley, is asking the state to make an exception and leave the fairies alone.
Families sue Camp Mystic over Texas flood deaths
The operators of Camp Mystic are facing three separate lawsuits from families of some of the 27 people who died during Texas' catastrophic July floods. The big picture: Over 130 people died in the July 4 floods across Central Texas, including 25 campers and two counselors at the private Camp Mystic Christian girls'...
More public transportation needed, study says
With the Texas population growing, a new study from TxDOT is urging state and local leaders to expand their approach to public transportation. A top Travis County official said Central Texas could help with one of the big ideas in that TxDOT report.
There’s A Secret Volcano Hiding Within Austin’s City Limits
Imagine a city where a dormant volcano sits quietly in the background. Austin's very own Pilot Knob has a fascinating story to tell.
Survivors sue church, alleged shooters after deadly Round Rock Juneteenth event
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two survivors of the 2024 Juneteenth mass shooting at Old Settlers Park have filed a civil lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages against the church that organized the celebration, as well as two men accused in the attack. The suit, filed in Travis...
Five Suspects Charged in Austin Months-Long Kidnapping After Woman Found Handcuffed and Shot with...
A harrowing case of an ongoing alleged kidnapping has unfolded on Bitter Creek Drive in southeast Austin, where a woman was found handcuffed outside a home, her body marked with the evidence of repeated BB gun shots. On Thursday, Oct. 30, Austin police responded to an urgent welfare check, a situation which quickly...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Austin nonprofit ‘Jolt’ over voter registration efforts
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking an Austin-based nonprofit to court, accusing the group of spearheading an illegal voter registration scheme. The Texas Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against Jolt Initiative, a group that promotes civic engagement and voter registration among...
Victim attacked by group of suspects at NW Austin bar; APD investigating
AUSTIN, Texas - An investigation is underway after one victim was seriously injured after a fight in Northwest Austin. Police said no arrests have been made. Police said on Monday, Nov. 3, around 6:05 a.m., officers responded to a call at Dorzon International Lounge, at 12636 Research Boulevard. The caller said one...
Travis County DA to drop murder, deadly conduct charges against Austin officer in 2019...
The Travis County district attorney plans to resolve the case through an agreement that would have Officer Karl Krycia train other officers on crisis response.
State rests in Austin Police officer’s use-of-force trial
Court wrapped up before the weekend break with the viewing of graphic bodycam video from the night APD officer Daniel Sanchez shot and killed 33-year-old Rajan Moonesinghe while responding to a 911 call about Moonesinghe walking around his south Austin home with a rifle in November of 2022.
