‘I hope they get what’s coming to them:’ Safe stolen from South Congress restaurant
T.J. Williams said he and his family have owned Habana Restaurant on South Congress for 25 years. So when police called him in the middle of the night last week about a burglary - it hit hard.
This Classic BBQ Joint In Texas Serves Up The Best Pulled Pork You’ll Ever...
The smoke billowing from Terry Black’s Barbecue in Austin hits you before you even open your car door, like a delicious warning of the meat coma that awaits inside. You know you’re in for something special when the parking lot looks like a convention of pickup trucks and rental cars, all drawn by the same primal urge...
Austin construction company pleads guilty in connection with a deadly trench collapse
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin construction company pleaded guilty in connection with the death of a worker who was buried in a trench collapse. D Guerra Construction also agreed to improve safety training as part of the plea deal. Rosa Morales says the guilty plea is a relief after spending so long wondering if her son...
Man runs bicyclist over with stolen truck, leads police in chase in East Riverside:...
AUSTIN, Texas - A man is now facing multiple charges after Austin police say he ran over a bicyclist with a stolen truck, then led police on a seven-minute, nearly seven-mile-long chase in East Riverside over the weekend. What we know:. 34-year-old Jose Alberto Torres has been charged with:. 1...
Giant fish are swimming in Lady Bird Lake. Here are the best spots to...
When it comes to fishing in Texas, a lot of folks' thoughts tend to first turn to weekend trips to the coast, to places like Port Aransas (aka the "Fishing Capital of Texas"). And, listen, as a former Coastal Bend resident, I get it. Saltwater fishing is fun. But, as a native Austinite, I'm also here to tell you that...
Man arrested after stabbing at South Austin church
AUSTIN, Texas — A 66-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after allegedly stabbing someone at a South Austin church, police said. Austin Police Department officers responded to a call at 5:44 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Sunrise Community Church, located at 4430 Menchaca Road. Officers found a victim with a...
Police seek woman who allegedly used child in package theft at Central Austin apartments
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly told her 5-year-old child to steal a package from an Central Austin apartment mailroom in July. The incident occurred at 8:07 p.m. July 1 at 2500 Longview Street, according to the Austin Police Department. Police said the woman delivered a package to the...
‘They’ll go viral’: Rescue influencers help boost animal adoptions in Austin
Duhon and Shoppach are just two of a network of volunteers and staff in the Austin area, posting about rescue animals and working to get them adopted
Long Overdue Safety Upgrade Now Coming to Austin’s 6th Street
As Sixth Street gears up for some much-needed enhancements, the buzz around town is all about safety and style. Things are about to get a lot more interesting!
Roads reopened after ‘incident’ near Lakeway Village Square
LAKEWAY, Texas — The roads have reopened after being shut down temporarily while police investigated an 'incident' at the Lakeway Village Square shopping center on Monday. Lakeway police said Sailmaster between Lohnmans Crossing Road and Lakeway Drive was shut down due to an investigation, but it has since reopened.
