Car crash into utility pole causes outage for 4,100 Austin Energy customers
AUSTIN, Texas — A vehicle struck a utility pole near Montopolis Drive and Oltorf Street Wednesday morning, causing a power outage that affected 4,100 Austin Energy customers for about an hour. The crash brought down three poles with electrical lines and equipment. One pole carried three transformers that spilled...
Austin man charged with indecency with a child in 2023 incident
AUSTIN, Texas — A man has been charged with indecency with a child following an incident involving a 13-year-old girl in November 2023, according to an affidavit filed by the Austin Police Department. According to the affidavit, the victim was allegedly inappropriately touched by Joyner Omar Cabrera Gomez, 34,...
$100M project to transform Austin lumberyard into waterfront housing
The development plans for hundreds of apartment units near the Colorado River.
Travis County calls for humane treatment of immigrants, law enforcement transparency
AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Commissioners Court advanced a resolution calling for the humane treatment of immigrants in custody and increased transparency in law enforcement’s detainment procedures. The resolution, which passed at a meeting Tuesday, says fundamental rights granted through the U.S. Constitution...
Austin ISD proposes $37M in cuts to central office positions, forced reductions
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura and board members discussed $10 million in cuts to central office positions at a June 12 meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Further cuts to central office positions and forced reductions are being considered by Austin ISD to reduce a mounting budget shortfall. The district...
CapMetro ‘temporarily suspending service’ to Downtown Station amid Austin Convention Center construction
CapMetro is "temporarily suspending service" to its Downtown Station due to construction happening at the Austin Convention Center, a CapMetro spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday.
Austin-area home sales, prices fall in May. Pending sales, supply are rising.
The Austin-area housing market is showing signs of resilience heading into summer, but economic uncertainty is affecting confidence and sidelining some prospective buyers. The latest monthly report from the Austin Board of Realtors shows the number of newly listed homes for sale in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos...
Travis County helping those with mental health
Roughly 40% of those in the Travis County Jail system live with a mental health condition. For may it leads to a cycle of repeated arrests and incarcerations. Judge Andy Brown talks about what the county is doing to help break the cycle.
Juneteenth Events Austin 2025 – Celebrations, Concerts, and more!
As Juneteenth approaches, Austin comes alive with a vibrant array of celebrations honoring this pivotal moment in American history. From family-friendly gatherings to educational exhibits and lively musical performances, there’s a wealth of Juneteenth Events Austin has to offer for everyone. This year, mark your...
Indian national on student visa sentenced in Austin on money laundering charges
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said an Indian national living in the U.S. on a student visa was sentenced on a charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
