Travis County property owner cited for homeless encampment he can’t remove himself
AUSTIN, Texas - A man who owns property in Travis County says he's being fined for a homeless camp on his property that he can't remove. Aiden Johnson, who lives in Dallas, owns a property on Veldt Drive in East Travis County. He's owned it for several years and had hoped to build something on it.
Hays CISD bus driver resigns after near train collision in Kyle
KYLE, Texas — A Hays CISD bus driver has resigned following a close call with a train on East Center Street in Downtown Kyle last Tuesday morning, district officials said. City of Kyle livestream footage captured the incident as the school bus stopped too far into the intersection at a downtown railroad crossing. The...
Austin Police Warn of Planned Street Takeover That Never Happened
The Austin Police Department issued a warning Friday about a planned street takeover that was expected to unfold that evening, but the event never occurred. Street takeovers, also known as “sideshows,” typically involve groups of drivers blocking off intersections to perform dangerous stunts such as drifting, donuts,...
TABC investigating after 1 dies, 4 hospitalized following suspected overdoses at 6th Street bar
One person died and 4 others were hospitalized after alleged drug overdoses at a 6th Street bar early Tuesday morning, according to Austin Police Watch Command.
3 Terrifying Texas Spots Every Ghost Hunter Needs to Visit
Curious about Texas’ haunted history? Explore three terrifying spots you can still visit — if you dare.
Labor Day protest held in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - Labor Day protesters took to the streets of Downtown Austin on Monday. Don’t Pay For New Gutters. Get This 3-In-1 System InsteadLeafFilter Gutter Protection |. The rally was called #WorkersOverBillionaires. Labor Day protest. The backstory:. Hands Off Central Texas and May Day Strong Arm were...
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, Austin Landmark Since 1957, Shuts Down ‘Until Further Notice’
The family-owned East Austin smokehouse Sam's Bar-B-Que, which has been offering brisket, ribs, and history since 1957, has closed "until further notice." According to an Instagram post on August 28, Sam's and its sister restaurant, the Austin Daiquiri Factory, told fans, "We are heartbroken to share that we will be...
Serial murder researcher dispels Lady Bird Lake drowning rumors
For years, police have denied the existence of a serial killer in the heart of Austin, insisting “no foul play” in most cases and concluding they lacked connections beyond a few similar details: often young men, many intoxicated, found floating in Lady Bird Lake.
Iconic 68-year-old Texas barbecue restaurant shocks customers with sudden closure
Sam’s Bar-B-Que posted on its Instagram account Saturday that it will be closed until further notice
Austin Police hold press conference Tuesday after officers fatally shoot suspect
Davis said previously that APD officers approached an armed robbery suspect who "drew a handgun from his waistband," Davis said. A bystander then "tackled" the suspect to the ground.