Driver killed in Wednesday morning crash in east Austin identified by APD
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have identified the driver killed in a crash Wednesday morning in east Austin. Police responded to the crash a little after 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. The crash, which involved two vehicles, happened at the intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway. One of...
Austin firefighter battling terminal cancer denied compensation, hopes to change Texas law
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin firefighter Suzanne LaFollette is taking on two battles: cancer and a workers' compensation claim. LaFollette was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian and endometrial cancer in May 2025. "We did not catch it early," LaFollette said. "Unfortunately, my symptoms didn't really start to appear until...
James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star and Austin Resident, Dies
FILE - James Van Der Beek attends the FOX Winter Press Day in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2024. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) James Van Der Beek, the star of "Dawson's Creek" who called the rolling acreage of Central Texas home, died on Wednesday according to a post made to his social media accounts.
13 Texas Breakfast Counters Serving Migas Plates Locals Order Without Looking At The Menu
There is a certain thrill to ordering migas without even peeking at the menu, trusting the sizzling plancha and the cook who knows your order by heart. Across Texas, especially in Austin, breakfast counters still honor this ritual with plates that crunch, steam, and comfort in every bite. From old...
Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide by Travis County medical examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Brianna Aguilera a suicide, paving the way for Austin police to close their investigation into her death after she fell from a 17-story balcony in West Campus late last year. Three law enforcement sources confirmed the...
Hays County judge announces plans to call for moratorium on high-volume industrial water usage
The planned announcement will be February 16 at Spring Lake in San Marcos
Houston Mayor Whitmire criticizes Dallas, Austin leaders in city address
HOUSTON - Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered the State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. In praising his and the city's efforts to improve key areas of public interest, the former state legislator added a few critical remarks about other major Texas cities. According to Whitmire, Houston excels in...
James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly Left Los Angeles and Moved Their Kids...
James Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, knew they wanted a different life for their family. In September 2020, the couple decided to move from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, during a period marked by the pandemic and major personal changes. Van Der Beek later reflected on the transition in an Instagram post,...
Third-party contractor dies at Samsung Taylor plant, company confirms
A third-party contractor working Wednesday morning at the Samsung Semiconductor Plant in Taylor died, a spokesperson with Samsung Electronics said.
Austin man charged with murder after elderly victim dies from assault injuries
AUSTIN, Texas — A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of an elderly victim who succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent assault. On January 31, 2026, at 6:46 p.m., Austin Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at 1054 Springdale Road, where they found Robert Garcia, a...
