Austin police identifies man in Wickersham Lane homicide, suspect at large
The department is expected to hold a news conference to provide details on this homicide investigation on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. KXAN will have a livestream in this article.
Lanes reopen after head-on collision on US 183
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — US 183 southbound was temporarily closed at William Cannon Drive Tuesday morning after a head-on collision, according to police. According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), the two-vehicle crash happened around 6 a.m. The Mustang Ridge Police Department posted photos of the...
Driver of cement truck in fatal Bastrop school bus crash accepts plea deal
AUSTIN, Texas — The man charged in the deadly school bus crash in Bastrop County has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Jerry Hernandez, 44, was charged with charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of criminally negligent homicide after police say he was driving a concrete pump truck that crossed the...
Moving To Austin, Texas? 11 Best Places to Live in Austin, Texas (2025)
Austin, Texas is booming—and for good reason. With its thriving job market, tech scene, and unique mix of urban culture and outdoor beauty, it’s become one of the most desirable cities in the U.S. If you’re moving to Austin, Texas in 2025, one of your biggest questions will...
Social media influencer ‘Liver King’ arrested in Austin
The Austin Police Department has arrested Brian Johnson, known online as the social media influencer "Liver King," according to Travis County Jail records.
Keeping children with autism safe when having fun in the water
Autism Speaks has valuable information on teaching children with autism how to swim. -- Rich Segal
Pooja Sethi to run for Texas House seat held by Vikki Goodwin
Pooja Sethi, former chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, officially declared Tuesday that she is running for one of Austin's seats in the Texas House of Representatives.
Austin man arrested, accused of smuggling Honduran man wanted for attempted murder
An Austin man was arrested in Maverick County for human smuggling after a traffic stop. His passenger was identified as a Honduran national wanted for attempted murder, domestic assault, and child abuse in Colorado. The passenger, Juan Carlos Rivera Garcia, also had a history of illegal entry and a prior...
Weird Law: Why it’s Illegal to Stack Rocks in Texas
I've seen stacks of rocks while hiking outside of Austin, TX, but I didn't realize that there could be legal ramifications for stacking rocks in Texas. Perhaps you've seen stacks, too. Have you ever seen a stack of rocks while on a hike? Not a natural pile, but a man-made...
Insect Invasion: 5 Texas Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
In recent years, Texas has experienced a dramatic surge in bed bug infestations, with several major cities struggling to contain the rapid spread of these resilient pests. While some sources highlight six cities, the following five Texas cities—Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin—are especially...