Austin renters could feel impact of proposed property tax hike
AUSTIN, Texas — Renters in Austin say they are cost-burdened like Santiago Ramos, a 24-year-old who has two roommates and splits the rent with his brother and his mom. "If it wasn't for that, we wouldn't be able to afford it," Ramos said. Diego Aranda lives northeast of Austin...
Suspicious death in Travis County
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is looking into a suspicious death following a disturbance call early Sunday, August 31.
Report: Austin tops list of new apartments being built in US
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s not unusual to see cranes and construction sites scattered across Austin as the city continues to grow. A new study from RentCafe confirms that Austin is leading the nation within the top 20 U.S. cities for new apartment construction. According to the report, more...
The Killers Replace Doja Cat As Headliner For Austin City Limits Festival In October
The Killers have just been announced as the replacement for Doja Cat as the Sunday night headliners for the Austin City Limits Festival on October 5 and 12. The move comes after Doja withdrew due to promotional commitments for her upcoming album, Vie, which is set for release on September 26. “Unfortunately, I will...
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Set for Major Expansion After City Council Approval
The future of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) looks set to soar with a significant expansion on the horizon, following a green light from the Austin City Council. In a statement garnered from the airport authorities, Ghizlane Badawi, AUS CEO, hailed the council's recent vote as a crucial step forward....
Lake Travis back in business for Labor Day after floods cause financial hit
After years of drought, Lake Travis sat at 88% full this weekend. It’s a break in the clouds since flooding in early July devastated the Hill Country.
Law cracks down on THC vapes
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Kyle police investigate discovery of human remains
KYLE, Texas — A landscaping crew discovered what appeared to be a human skull in the 5800 block of Kyle Parkway on Friday morning, prompting a response from Kyle police. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., according to a press release from the department. Officers, detectives, forensic investigators, and...
Man found dead a day after reported missing on Lake Buchanan, officials say
A man was found dead a day after he was reported missing Saturday night on Lake Buchanan, according to the Chief Chad Mitchell with the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department.
‘I knew I had to do something’: Bystander recovering after tackling South Austin shooting...
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man is now focused on recovery after a routine trip to pick up dinner at a South Austin strip mall took a dangerous turn last week. On Thursday evening, Fernando Martinez told KVUE he was at ThunderCloud Subs on West Slaughter Lane near Menchaca Road getting food for his family after work....
