Affidavit: Mom, 2 others arrested after leaving baby in car in 36-degree weather while...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Three people were arrested and charged with child abandonment after they left an 11-month-old baby alone in a vehicle in 36-degree weather for several hours while they went out to various bars in downtown Austin, according to an arrest affidavit. The affidavit identified the suspects as...
Austin Home Sellers Targeted by Sneaky Real Estate Gambits
Austin homeowners trying to unload a property are being hit with a wave of risky “quick fix” offers that can look like a lifeline and end up as a trap. Local real estate agents say these deals tend to show up when a listing lingers, and a seller starts feeling the pressure. On paper, some contracts promise an easy...
Two riders stuck on COTA roller coaster drop for ‘nearly an hour’
Two men were stuck at 130 feet in the air Wednesday night after a roller coaster at the Circuit of the Americas malfunctioned, according to an email from a publicist representing them.
After Close Call, Austin Resident Urges Drivers to Install Dash Cams: ‘All That to...
As many people say, ’tis the time of giving, but for people in Texas, it might be: ’tis the time to learn how to drive appropriately. As you may or may not know, Austin has been slowly but steadily positioning itself as one of the cities in the country with the worst drivers. If you don’t believe us, someone recently...
Americans back criminal and homelessness reform: Poll
(The Center Square) – Americans support stricter criminal measures and homelessness reform, according to a new poll by The Cicero Institute. The overwhelming support for reforms transcends party and demographic lines, according to Stefani Buhajla, the Austin, Texas-based think tank’s senior director of...
Suspected Brown University gunman found dead
Police made the announcement at a press conference Thursday evening.
Austin ISD prepares to reassign nearly 4,000 students ahead of 10 school closures
At a Dec. 18 board meeting, Austin ISD officials unveiled the district's transition plan to reassign thousands of students and staff following the closure of 10 campuses, outlining timelines to enroll students and place staff at new campuses. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Austin ISD will soon begin reassigning...
Austin Man Arrested in Connection with Homicide Over Stolen Bicycle
AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:21 p.m., Austin Police Department officers The post Austin Man Arrested in Connection with Homicide Over Stolen Bicycle first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
Civil Rights attorney warns of legal ramifications related to bathroom, private spaces tip line
An Austin-based civil rights attorney warns a new tip line on the Texas Attorney General website could lead to illegal behavior as the state adapts to a new law meant to keep certain individuals out of the women's restroom in government-owned buildings.
Austin Massage Academy accused of falsifying student records, forced to close
AUSTIN, Texas — A massage therapy school in northwest Austin has been ordered by the state to shut down. State regulators accused the Austin Massage Academy in a fraudulent license scheme. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) issued an emergency order to shut down the business located...

















