Woman slammed to ground in 2024 arrest sues Austin Police after officer was fired
Natalie Gialenes sued the city of Austin and ex-officer Joseph Spees, alleging a brutal takedown and traumatic brain injury during a 2024 arrest. Spees was fired over the incident last month.
Manor ISD students not allowed at some local restaurants during their lunch
MANOR, Texas - Recent confusion sparked in Manor over signs posted outside some local restaurants. However, the signs are not recent at all. The signs read: "Important Notice. No Manor ISD students are allowed on the premises between the hours of: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm unless accompanied by an adult. For any...
The Michelin-Starred BBQ Joint That Won’t Hurt Your Wallet
If you've been avoiding Michelin-starred restaurants to protect your wallet, you should give this barbecue joint in Texas a chance -- it won't break the bank.
Forget Ted Bundy: America’s Real First Serial Killer Was A 1880s
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.
One dead in N Austin vehicle fire
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.
Protesters in Austin rally against US strikes in Venezuela
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...
Austin Police Safely End Standoff with Barricaded Suspect in Southeast Austin
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...
High Cedar Pollen Levels Trigger Cedar Fever Warning Across Texas and Oklahoma as Warm...
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...
Austinites can own this legendary Hill Country dance hall for $669K
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...
Man with criminal record arrested in Caldwell County deputy constable’s death
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.

















