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Austin ISD police found a loaded gun in a student’s possession Tuesday at Anderson High School, according to a letter sent to student families.

Imagine. It’s a balmy Saturday evening and you’re driving south down Burnet Road in North Austin. The sound of old rockabilly music makes its way through the sticky air as you get closer to St. Joseph Boulevard. As you near the source, yes, it’s definitely Jerry Lee Lewis’s "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," and it’s...

With six locations currently in operation, Airi Ramen is a Houston area-based ramen restaurant serving up “authentic and innovative noodle dishes.” And soon, it’ll be serving them up in the Austin area: a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows a new Airi Ramen opening in Manor, at 11910...

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an investigation into 32-year-old Blane Spear, a.k.a. Jonathan Garza, began in June 2024 for allegedly selling large amounts of...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police arrested a man Tuesday night after a vehicle pursuit ended on U.S. Highway 183, resulting in the seizure of narcotics and multiple firearms. Members of the Austin Police Department's North Metro Tactical Unit attempted to stop a vehicle in the 8200 block of Jamestown Drive at 8:03 p.m....

Austin Police say guns continue to be stolen from vehicles in Northwest Austin, even though the number of burglaries has dropped since early 2024. Officers urge residents to take precautions:

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - Water restrictions continue for residents using the City of Pflugerville's water supply. At a city council meeting, they said the city is coordinating with contractors and consultants to schedule another shutdown starting the last week of May. That shutdown could last two weeks. The city said...

The Cesar Chavez mural that welcomed people to East Austin is gone. The mural was painted over this week, leaving the side of a building at the corner of Cesar Chavez Street and Waller Street blank. Its removal comes a week after a New York Times investigation revealed multiple allegations...

“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk stopped by one of Austin’s top taquerias while in town for the premiere of his new film “Normal.”

Texas French Bread operated out of 2900 Rio Grande St., Austin, until January 2022 when the building was damaged in a fire. The owners are planning to rebuild the bakery and reopen in the same space in April. (Courtesy Texas French Bread) Texas French Bread is reopening a new brick-and-mortar...