2 injured when SkyWest flight from Aspen hits turbulence, diverted to Austin
A SkyWest flight from Aspen, Colorado hit turbulence on its way to Houston and had to be diverted to Austin, Texas.
Tesla unexpectedly ends contract at Giga Texas, letting go 82 people
Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin. MPW Industrial Services Inc., an Ohio-based industrial service provider specializing in cleaning and facility management,...
Austin’s South Congress Businesses Hit by Spike in Break-ins, Police Step Up Investigations
Austin's South Congress area is grappling with a surge in break-ins, causing concern among local business owners. According to CBS Austin, the Austin Police Department (APD) is currently investigating a burglary at Habana Restaurant. The incident took place last week, when officers responded to the scene in the early...
Study ranks Austin among top metros for Gen Z grads
A study has ranked Austin as the 13th best city in the country for Gen Z grads.
Austin PD’s 154th cadet class graduates, boosting force amid staffing shortages
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department added 35 new officers to its force Friday during a graduation ceremony for its 154th cadet class. The new officers completed 32 weeks of training in areas ranging from community policing to crisis intervention. “Both of my parents served in the military,...
New video shows moments after deadly OIS
New video has surfaced from Thursday evening’s officer-involved shooting in South Austin. The incident unfolded at Thundercloud Subs along Slaughter Lane and Manchaca, leaving the suspect dead and another bystander with a gunshot wound.
Police close SH 130 ramp due to mental health crisis, reopen in less than...
MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — Lanes on SH 130 were closed Saturday morning while police responded to a mental health crisis. Mustang Ridge police said that the left lane of the SH 130 northbound ramp was closed around 7 a.m. Saturday morning because a person in a mental health crisis was walking in the middle of the highway.
No injuries reported in I-35 collision as crews clear debris and oil from road
AUSTIN, Texas — Some lanes on I-35 in north Austin were closed after an 18-wheeler collided with a concrete barrier on the road Saturday morning. TxDOT reported that southbound I-35 at Howard Lane had been reduced to one lane on Saturday morning due to a crash. According to APD,...
Austin Officials Outline New Flood Preparedness, Mapping Updates
During the Austin City Council's work session on Aug. 26, the focus was on flood preparedness, with city leaders emphasizing long-term risks and recent insights gained from the catastrophic Fourth of July floods that impacted Central Texas. Jorge Morales, the head of the city’s Watershed Protection Department,...
Move Over Austin, Now Waco Is Acting Weird
You won't believe what some folks in Waco are doing at public splash pads—let's just say it’s not your average day at the park.
