Life in the City church vandalized in south Austin, Pride flag torn down
AUSTIN, Texas — A church in south Austin was vandalized, including having its displayed Pride flag torn down, and the church says this is not the first time an incident like this has occurred. Life in the City church, a United Methodist church and "radically inclusive and affirming progressive...
Austin Muslim community mourns loss of imam killed by intoxicated driver
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's Muslim community is mourning the lost of Imam Islam Mossaad, a local spiritual leader who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver Sunday night. CAIR Austin said that Mossaad served as an Imam in various mosques from 2008 to 2023, and was known for...
Influencer Who Lost Dog in Car Theft Finally Reunited with Pup After 6 ‘Heartbreaking’...
After nearly a week of anxious searching, an Austin-based influencer has been reunited with his beloved dog. In the early hours of Friday, Aug. 1, Taylor Hannan — known to over 100,000 Instagram followers as “AustinEater” — shared an emotional update: his 8-year-old terrier mix, Noodles, was finally home safe. “But...
Texas DPS assist with immigration arrests at Austin construction site
The arrests occurred on Thursday morning after DPS stopped a van carrying immigrant men in front of a construction site in central Austin.
Greg Abbott Issues Update on Texas Raising Property Taxes
A new maximum property tax tariff for the next fiscal year was set by Austin City Council on Thursday.
Austin Aquarium receives warning from USDA regarding animal handling ‘violation’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a warning notice to the Austin Aquarium on July 3 related to violations for its handling of animals.
Austin Police investigate homicide near police headquarters
Austin police are investigating a homicide that happened near police headquarters early Saturday morning.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks for release on $50 million bond ahead of October sentencing
SFA to appeal after judge orders temporary re-instatement of SFA women’s sports. In a temporary injunction, a judge ordered the re-instatement of several women’s sports at Stephen F. Austin University Friday. However, on Friday evening, SFA released a statement saying they respect the court’s decision, but they will...
Flood survivors accuse Travis County of failing them during deadly storm
Flood survivors told Texas lawmakers that Travis County's slow response left them stranded, forcing volunteers to lead rescue, aid and recovery after deadly flooding.
ICE agents not at local hospitals, but facilities have plans in place
Local hospitals, clinics have procedures in place to comply legally with federal agents while trying to make care available for all.
