July 4th in Austin: CapMetro suspending fares, offering transportation options
AUSTIN, Texas - Looking to utilize public transportation this July 4th? CapMetro has some options. CapMetro says it will be suspending fares on most services after 5 p.m. on July 4. This suspension does not include Bikeshare. CapMetro will be operating on a Sunday-level bus service and Saturday-level Rail service...
Time’s Almost Up for Austin ISD’s Three Poorest-Rated Schools
Superintendent Matias Segura is fond of saying that Austin’s local school district can do hard things. But can it dramatically improve the performance of three of its struggling schools in just four months?. AISD’s board of trustees seems to think so. The board wrapped up the 2024-25 school year...
Robots are taking over Uber Eats deliveries. Is your city next?
Autonomous robots from Uber Eats are rolling out across U.S. cities, featuring LIDAR sensors, secure compartments and all-weather operation for food and grocery delivery.
Sources: Jury clears former APD officer in wrongful death lawsuit
A jury has cleared a former Austin Police Department officer in a civil wrongful death lawsuit, according to sources familiar with the court proceedings.
Round Rock Police Seek Witnesses After Tragic Triple Fatality Collision on I-35
The Round Rock Police Department is reaching out to the community for assistance in gathering information on a deadly traffic accident that claimed three lives last Sunday, early morning, on Interstate 35. According to an official release from the City of Round Rock, the tragic event occurred on June 29, around 2...
Fans line up to get a Labubu in Austin
Wondering where you can buy a Labubu doll in Austin and how you can spot a Lafufu? There are several Austin area shops selling authentic Labubu dolls, including Blue Diamond Boutique in Round Rock.
East Austin’s longest-running free concert series returns with vibrant July lineup
AUSTIN, Texas — East Austin’s longest-running free concert series is back!. The Pan Am Hillside Summer Concert Series kicks off every Tuesday in July from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pan American Recreation Center & Park (2100 E 3rd Street). Now in its 67th year, the beloved...
After Fatal Shooting by Off-Duty Officer, APD Failed to Use Body Cams, per Testimony
“I have shots fired,” repeated ex-APD officer Gabriel Gutierrez on Tuesday, June 24. As far as what Gutierrez actually meant by that phrase, attorneys in Robert Pitman’s federal court seemed divided. Four and a half years ago, off-duty officer Gabriel Gutierrez shot Alex Gonzales Jr. and his girlfriend...
Daniella Pineda chats “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” live-action adventure film
AUSTIN, Texas — Actress, writer, and producer Daniella Pineda is bringing her talents to the screen in the new movie "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado." The film, which features the iconic explorer Dora, is now available on Paramount Plus and Nickelodeon. Pineda chatted with Trevor Scott and...
Three suspects arrested in Cedar Park Ulta theft linked to major interstate crime ring
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Three suspects were arrested after a theft at an Ulta store in Cedar Park Thursday night. Cedar Park police said that over $5,000 of items was stolen from the Ulta store in Cedar Park; officers then worked quickly to identify the suspect vehicle, which they said was in Austin.
