Pilot program to get rid of graffiti in Austin
The City of Austin has launched a pilot program to remove graffiti on private property.
Austin police arrest suspect in Royal Blue Grocery burglaries
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have arrested a man in connection with a series of burglaries at Royal Blue Grocery this week. Detectives apprehended 50-year-old Manny Jimeniz early Thursday morning near the grocery store locations. Earlier this week, the company's downtown location was burglarized three nights in a...
Victim Targeted in Austin—Jugging Now a Texas Felony
Jugging—a robbery trend where suspects follow bank ATM users—surfaced in Austin recently when thieves broke a car window but stole the wrong bag. Texas now makes it a felony.
Elementary school evacuated in SE Austin due to electrical odor
AUSTIN, Texas — An elementary school in southeast Austin was evacuated after an electrical odor was reported to AFD crews. Firefighters responded to reports of an electrical odor at Perez Elementary School at 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. at around 9:40 a.m. Friday morning. AFD said that no smoke...
AFD 9/11 memorial stair climb
Austin firefighters honored the heroic actions of the first responders who answered the call on Sept. 11, 24 years ago. Austin firefighters took part in the memorial stair climb.
Manhunt Underway for Suspect Olmer Lopez in Manor Area Homicide of Yury Bobadilla
The manhunt is on for 28-year-old Olmer Lopez, named as the main suspect in a fatal incident that took place in the early hours of August 31 at an apartment complex near Manor, just off E. Parmer Lane in Travis County, officials announced. The victim, identified by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) as Yury...
Can drones respond to school shootings faster? This Texas company says yes
Drones are seemingly everywhere these days, delivering groceries, taking photos and responding to emergencies. Now, an Austin-based company is advertising them to Texas school districts as a tool to assist law enforcement during shootings. There have been 47 in 2025 , the most recent on Aug. 27 that left two children...
Man arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested after detectives identified him as the suspect in a drug trafficking case in Austin. On Sept. 3, after an intensive investigation, the APD narcotics unit executed a search warrant at a home at 91 Red River Street. Detectives identified Jesse Carrillo, 33, as...
Austin-area newborn survives rare medical procedure that saves his life
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — A young Pflugerville family is calling it a "miracle" that their baby survived a potentially fatal lung condition, thanks to a rare medical procedure performed recently at Texas Children’s Hospital. The baby wasn’t born yet, still being inside the womb when the procedure took place....
Austin City Council approves stricter regulations on short-term rentals
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council passed a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of short-term rental (STR) properties across the city during its council meeting Thursday. Under the new rules:. If an individual owns more than one STR, the STRs must be at least 1000...