Travis County commissioners vote to approve 9% property tax increase, citing flood and disaster...
Travis County property owners will face a significant property tax increase next year after commissioners approved a 9.12% hike to raise money for flood recovery and critical infrastructure repairs.
Gentle pup tied to pole is attacked by dogs in Texas. Rescuers fight to...
A dog in Texas is on the mend after multiple agencies stepped in to stop her from getting attacked while tied to a pole and helpless. “ Felicity came into our care with multiple deep wounds all over her body; an unknown someone had failed her, but a whole team of people worked together to ensure she found safety,”...
Texas shooting spree suspect has hearing
A man accused of killing six people in 2023 had a hearing on Tuesday after being deemed competent to stand trial. FOX 7 Austin's Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis gave the latest details.
Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder of DoorDash Driver in Round Rock
A Williamson County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2023 The post Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder of DoorDash Driver in Round Rock first appeared on Texas Herald News - Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas .
19-year-old arrested on drug, gun charges, police say
A 19-year-old man from Georgetown was arrested on "multiple drug charges" and for allegedly unlawfully possessing a machine gun, according to the Round Rock Police Department.
Suspect uses hammer to break into Hong Kong dessert shop in N Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A Hong Kong dessert shop in north Austin was broken into early Sunday morning when a suspect smashed through the front door with a hammer, according to the business owner. Hui Lau Shan, located at 7020 Easy Wind Dr., was broken into at 5:32 a.m. by...
Austin to cut ties with homelessness nonprofit after ‘misrepresented’ records claims
The City of Austin's Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) will end its contract with homelessness resources organization Urban Alchemy at the end of September.
Someone failed Felicity: Dog left chained to pole attacked by other dogs now receiving...
A new arrival at Austin Pets Alive! dubbed Felicity has captured our hearts and our hopes for her recovery. Just days ago, an unknown person had failed her; the dog had been abandoned and left chained to a pole. Tethered, hungry and thirsty, she was nearly defenseless as she was being attacked by multiple dogs.
Cardi B bringing the ‘Drama’ to Austin’s Moody Center
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Cardi fans get ready, okurr? The rapper announced she'll make a stop in the capital city next spring, as part of her "Little Miss Drama Tour." Cardi B announced the tour on Tuesday in support of her forthcoming second studio album, "Am I the Drama?," out on Sept. 19.
Austin Police arrest 4 in alleged burglary of short-term rental
The Austin Police Department said Monday that its officers arrested four people suspected of breaking into a short-term rental on Sept. 13.
