Remembering the teenage girls from Texas who sang for thousands of US troops
AUSTIN, Texas — For many today, it may be hard to believe that at one time, a group of teenage girls from Texas travelled to war zones around the world to sing for U.S. military troops. Such was the life of a Melody Maid. For many soldiers and sailors,...
Three car break-ins reported at downtown Austin property; surveillance photos released
AUSTIN, Texas — A downtown Austin property experienced three car break-ins Sunday evening, resulting in damage and theft of personal belongings, according to the Downtown Austin Alliance. CBS Austin reached out to the Austin Police Department, and the department confirmed that officers are investigating a report of a...
Texas Corrections Officer Fired For Smuggling Chicken Wings To Inmate
TRENDING: Millions Could Lose Food Assistance By November 25-year-old Travis County corrections officer Amos Nyanway was fired earlier this week and is facing a contraband charge for smuggling food to an inmate. He was charged with Contraband in a Correctional Facility, which is a class B misdemeanor. Amos was booked...
Critical Injuries Reported After Motorcycle-Pedestrian Collision in South Austin
A serious incident occurred in South Austin when a motorcycle and a pedestrian collided Sunday evening, resulting in critical injuries for one individual. The crash took place at the intersection of South First Street and Southpark Meadows Drive, at around 7:30 p.m., as per reports from CBS Austin. The urgency of the...
What are moontowers? How Austin’s unique streetlights named historic landmark
The revolutionary invention made a famous cameo in 1993's 'Dazed and Confused.'
Texans Face the Highest Job Loss Anxiety in America
Texas leads the nation in job loss anxiety. A new study reveals workers here are more fearful about layoffs than anywhere else.
Austin man with recent manslaughter conviction faces 3rd DWI after crash into river
A 36-year-old Austin man was arrested on Sunday and charged with felony driving while intoxicated after he allegedly hit a parked vehicle and nearly hit pedestrians before leaving the scene, according to an arrest affidavit.
Two injured in downtown Austin fight involving machete
AUSTIN, Texas — Two people were injured following a fight involving a machete-style knife in downtown Austin on Monday night. The Austin Police Department says officers responded to a disturbance call at 10:02 p.m. at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Lavaca Street, where two individuals were reportedly fighting...
1 killed in crash on West Parmer Lane near Interstate 35
One person is dead after a crash occurred on West Parmer Lane near Interstate 35 near the Tech Ridge Center in north Austin on Tuesday night, said Austin-Travis County EMS.
Police searching for suspect connected with In-N-Out assault
The Austin Police Department seeks public help finding a suspect who allegedly assaulted someone in September at the In-N-Out restaurant on Guadalupe Street in West Campus.
