Retired Austin Police K9 Bane passes away at age 12
AUSTIN, Texas — Bane, a retired Austin Police Department K9, has died at age 12, the Austin Police Association announced. The German Shepherd served the department for seven years and assisted with 258 arrests before retiring in August 2022. He died Thursday. Bane joined the force in 2015, initially...
Central Texas Leaders Address Food Assistance and Utility Support Amid Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues into its second-longest stretch in U.S. history, local leaders in Central Texas are mobilizing to support residents facing disruptions to critical services. On October 31, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown joined representatives from the Central...
13 Austin Restaurants Where Couples Go For Food Fun And A Perfect Night Out
When you want to take your special someone out for an amazing meal in Austin, the choices can feel overwhelming. This city is packed with incredible restaurants that offer everything from romantic ambiance to creative menus that make date night unforgettable. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or just want to...
Six-month-old puppy last of 19 neglected dogs in Austin only one not adopted
How could it be? At the Austin Humane Society, a six-month-old puppy named Silkworm is the last of 19 neglected dogs rescued from Bastrop County, is still waiting for her forever home. Silkworm’s family has all been adopted, and now she’s ready to find her home. She’s six-months-old, weighs nine...
Two teens hospitalized after car plunges into ravine in West Austin, officials say
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the incident off Westlake Drive late Friday night.
Five Injured Near University of Texas After Truck Hits Pedestrians, Driver Charged with Intoxication...
Five individuals were injured after a pick-up truck collided with pedestrians near the University of Texas at the Raising Cane's on West Martin Luther King Boulevard, CBS Austin reported. The incident, which occurred early Friday morning around 2:25 a.m., resulted in four of the victims being hospitalized with...
Trial begins this week for APD officer charged in deadly south Austin shooting
Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of Daniel Sanchez, who shot and killed Rajan Moonesinghe while responding to a 911 call in south Austin in November of 2022.
Central Presbyterian Church shows support with rainbow steps
AUSTIN, Texas — Central Presbyterian Church painted its exterior steps in rainbow colors Sunday in what leaders called a public statement that all people are welcome, as the city grapples with a state directive targeting street art. Volunteers and church members transformed the 18-step staircase leading from Brazos...
Texas woman sues Austin developers over stolen property and forged deed
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against an Austin developer who she said illegally obtained her property after someone forged her signature. Now there are two new homes where her grandmother's East Austin house once stood. It's another example of what the KVUE Defenders have...
New State Law Could Force Austin to Limit Downtown Tower Heights Immediately
Austin's skyscraper boom is paused. New state law forces the city to set temporary height limits downtown, threatening affordable housing funds.
