Expunge a past Travis County arrest: Application portal now live
Travis County residents who want to wipe past arrests from their record can now apply to prequalify for the county’s annual Expunction Expo, an event that pairs eligible applicants with volunteer attorneys to help file expunction paperwork for free. The online application portal opened this month ahead of the...
South Austin Uber Driver Allegedly Attacked with Plastic Bag During Delivery; Suspect Arrested on...
An Uber delivery driver in South Austin faced a shocking altercation during a routine drop-off, resulting in the arrest of a 31-year-old man. Last Tuesday, the delivery turned violent when the customer, identified as Joshua Sol Huart, allegedly assaulted the driver with a plastic grocery bag. According to a report by...
Austin ISD is closing 10 schools amid enrollment challenges
Austin Independent School District’s board of trustees approved a plan Thursday evening to close 10 schools in the Texas district by the 2026-27 school year in the midst of ongoing enrollment declines. The closures will impact nearly 3,800 students who will be reassigned to new schools in the district...
Group calls for audit of Austin’s city budget
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.
UT’s Sigma Chi Fraternity sued over death of 18-year-old due to hazing
The parents of an 18-year-old freshman pledge are suing the University of Texas at Austin's Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity because of the role they believe it played in their son's suicide in January 2024.
Mother of teen shot 30 times disappointed in murderer’s plea deal
AUSTIN, Texas - The mother of a teen who was shot 30 times is disappointed in the plea deal her son’s killer was offered. Ervin Coronado-Palacio is set to spend 20 years in prison. What they're saying:. Julieta Serrano stood outside a Travis County courtroom last week, holding a...
APD: Woman killed, identified in multi-vehicle crash in north Austin
A 26-year-old woman died at a hospital after being involved in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Hays County SWAT Apprehends Man After Assaulting 90-Year-Old Mother
On Monday, November 24, 2025, Hays County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on the 2300 block of Flite Acres Road in Wimberley, Texas. The call involved a 90-year-old woman who had reportedly been assaulted by her adult son. Upon arrival, deputies found the suspect refusing to respond to commands...
Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Where Donations Build Homes and Hope. For many Austinites, the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStores are a go-to spot for affordable finds and creative DIY projects. With three locations across Austin and San Marcos, the non-profit home improvement stores and donation centers are...
A story of gratitude in Austin after a brother’s selfless act saves his sister’s...
Austin, TX — Ahead of Thanksgiving, one Austin woman is sharing her story of survival, gratitude, and the lifesaving power of becoming a stem cell donor. Jessica Beck first began experiencing severe back pain in early 2024, pain she assumed was sciatica. After multiple doctor visits and being sent home several times,...
