Tentative trial date set for Austin shooting spree suspect Shane James Jr.
AUSTIN, Texas — We're getting a better idea of when an accused spree killer may go to trial in Travis County. On Tuesday, a judge heard updates in the case against Shane James Jr. and set a tentative trial date of Nov. 5. Over the course of about a...
Study shows rising HOA costs impact Texas homeowners, realtors
TEXAS — If you own a home or condo in Houston, Austin or San Antonio, a recent study shows you’re more likely to pay homeowner association (HOA) fees than most homeowners around the country. As a result, you're more likely to feel the impacts of the rising HOA fees.
Deadline approaches for protesting property taxes in Texas
TEXAS — The deadline for property owners to protest their appraisals is just around the corner, and as Texans receive their appraisals in the mail, many say they plan to protest. Travis County property owner Katie Fore has seen a lot of changes in recent years. When looking at...
‘Hostile’ crowd confronts officers during juvenile arrest at East Austin apartment complex, police say
AUSTIN, Texas — Police say an operation in East Austin to arrest a juvenile suspect on Monday turned violent as a large crowd confronted officers. According to the Austin Police Department (APD), the incident happened around 3:08 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Apartments at 905 Bedford St. APD’s...
Several Teams Earn Statement Conference Series Wins: Around the SEC
A look at the action across the SEC in week seven of conference play.
Austin man sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms charges
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, federal officials announced on Monday. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 32-year-old Blane Spear, also known as Jonathan Garza, was sentenced to 235 months in prison for methamphetamine trafficking. He also received a concurrent 180...
Central Texas lake levels today: Where water levels stand after much-needed rain
One town reached its lake level goal sooner than expected.
First Alert Weather Day: A few strong storms possible this afternoon, evening
Early morning forecast model data is trending toward a stormy late-afternoon and evening across parts of Central Texas ahead of a cold front pushing through tomorrow. Although severe weather isn’t guaranteed, there’s enough of a risk for severe storms to make today a First Alert Weather Day. Two...
Kyle police seek suspect in alleged GoFundMe fraud scheme
Kyle police are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect accused of creating a fraudulent GoFundMe campaign by falsely claiming a child died after a car crash.
One Texas City’s Home Prices Among Those Dropping Faster Than Anywhere Else
It was one of the hottest housing markets in the country, now it’s cooling quite a bit. A Zillow report reveals what happened.
