A Manor man arrested in July 2023 was convicted by a federal jury Wednesday on four counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Ju...
https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/manor-man-convicted-on-wire-fraud-money-laundering-charges/
The Thorndale Independent School District superintendent said the district has asked voters to consider a $34.5 million bond to help it keep up with a growing student population.
https://www.kxan.com/news/thorndale-isd-voters-to-consider-first-school-bond-in-25-years/
Every year, nearly 200,000 men and women leave the U.S. Military and many have a tough time transitioning out of service.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-area-mentors-needed-to-help-veterans/
The Hutto Independent School District accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Raúl Peña Thursday.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hutto-isd-superintendent-resigns/
Bats living under the Walnut Creek Bridge in north Austin are being re-homed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters were back on the University of Texas Campus on Thursday, but the mood was much different with much fewer law enforcement.
https://www.kxan.com/news/ut-students-discuss-antisemitism-on-campus-following-protest/
Prior to the protests that took place on Wednesday and Thursday at the University of Texas Austin, it has been awhile since Austin has seen protests this physically charged on the UT campus.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/ut-has-a-history-of-protests-dating-back-to-the-60s-and-70s/
"April 24th was a difficult day and one that we had hoped and worked to avoid," the memo states, proceeding to detail specific steps the university took before, during, and after the protest to c...
https://www.kxan.com/news/leaked-memo-reveals-inside-details-of-uts-protest-response/
An angler out at Lady Bird Lake said she caught a koi fish near the Waller Beach area.
University of Texas faculty and staff led the charge during Thursday's pro-Palestine protest on campus. Organizers called themselves the UT Austin Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine.
A FOX 7 photojournalist was released from jail Thursday -- one of dozens of people arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Texas at Austin -- accused of "criminal trespassing...
At least two federal lawsuits filed in Texas aim to block a recent decision to ban noncompete clauses in workers' contracts, according to an employment attorney based in Austin.
On public university campuses, protesters have the right to peacefully assemble, but they could still face arrest. Austin defense attorneys respond following the arrests made Wednesday during a p...
An Austin businessman who was arrested after he was accused of setting multiple fires was charged with multiple counts of first degree arson, the Austin Fire Department said in a news release Wed...
A "device" found abandoned in south Austin Thursday was determined not to be explosive, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin's airport is losing another route, as Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will cease operations in Cozumel.
A total of 57 people were booked into the Travis County Jail related to the protest, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/will-charges-be-dropped-against-ut-austin-protesters/
A visit to the longstanding Tex-Mex eatery Juan in a Million is like a step into the Meza family’s living room. It’s a glimpse into the culture and vibrancy that have helped foster Austin's b...
Austin Police arrested a man they say was involved in a shooting earlier this week that left one person dead and another seriously injured.
Currently, State Highway 21 between County Road and Old Highway 20, consists of two southbound lanes and one northbound lane, with some dedicated left turn lanes.
https://www.kxan.com/traffic/sh-71-improvements-proposed-in-bastrop-county/
The do-not-hire search engine would pull thousands of disciplinary records from four state agencies, but we found lawmakers did not appropriate enough funding to complete it, and critical informa...
"Evergreen" will focus on sustainability and the environment year-round, instead of in a bit-part way.
https://www.kxan.com/weather-traffic-qas/austin-fc-launching-new-environmental-initiative/
One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Leander on Wednesday, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/leander/atcems-one-person-dead-after-motorcycle-crash-in-leander/
A local photographer is among those arrested amid protests at the University of Texas at Austin Wednesday.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local-photographer-among-dozens-arrested-at-ut-protest/
A new report has more than a dozen recommendations for the Lago Vista Independent School District after an investigation into why a community member, who was posing as a "private coach" wasn't pr...
With early voting underway, KXAN is keeping track of how many people have voted in the May 4 local elections.
https://www.kxan.com/news/your-local-election-hq/may-4-2024-turnout-tracker/
Officials are assessing damage after a bridge on U.S. Highway 290 was shut down due to "structural damage," Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 said on social media on Wednesday.
The "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services” rule, finalized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week, requires at least 80% of Medicaid payments for home care services go to...
ATCEMS said on social media at 12:12 p.m. that CPR was in progress for a person after an incident involving "heavy machinery" in the 3000 block of Westlake Drive, near Trailview Mesa Drive.
https://www.kxan.com/traffic/person-injured-in-auto-ped-crash-on-westlake-drive/
According to an APD source and Asencio's attorney, he resigned from APD after his arrest and is currently no longer with the department.
The Dublin, Ireland native came to Texas and experienced some early struggles. That made way for a lot of success.
According to Workforce Solutions Capital Area, there are more than enough jobs but not enough skilled workers in Austin.
A man reported missing in south Austin was found dead Friday, the Austin Police Department said in a press release.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/man-missing-in-south-austin-found-dead-police-say/
Over the weekend, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office arrested three people and seized what it called a "significant amount" of suspected illegal drugs, weapons, and paraphernalia associated w...
Austin Energy is expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in federal grant money to help low-income households with access to affordable renewable energy.
The Housing Policy Clinic at the University of Texas released a report highlighting this issue of junk fees in Texas, and is calling for more transparency.
https://www.kxan.com/news/junk-fees-growing-in-texas-apartments-according-to-recent-study/
A few rounds of strong to severe storms expected between today and the middle of next week.
Currently, arrestees in Travis County don't always have an attorney with them at their first court appearance.
https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/travis-county-test-runs-counsel-at-first-appearance/
A man accused of stabbing a 23-year-old Palestinian American in West Campus near the University of Texas at Austin was indicted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, according to ...
One of the biggest names in baseball is set to get game action at Dell Diamond Wednesday Night.
https://www.kxan.com/sports/max-scherzer-set-for-round-rock-rehab-start-wednesday-night/
Hays County leaders learned more about the number of people experiencing homelessness in their community at a recent Hays County Commissioner's Court meeting.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/im-concerned-hays-county-homeless-coalition-releases-2024-data/
Tesla’s first-quarter net income plummeted 55% as falling global sales and price cuts sliced into the electric vehicle maker’s revenue and profit margins.
The Austin Humane Society will host its 10th annual kitten shower event on Saturday amid kitten season, where the shelter will welcome hundreds of newborn cats to its care.
One of Austin's longest-running community traditions pays homage to the pessimistic Winnie the Pooh character.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/whats-the-history-behind-eeyores-birthday-party-in-austin/
For more than 20 years, the Austin-based nonprofit Wonders & Worries have aided children whose parents have been diagnosed with a serious illness or injury. This weekend, an urban scavenger hunt ...
One of Austin's most powerful figures, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, returns to retirement at the end of next week.
Austin is losing all four of its Foxtrot cafes as the Chicago-based company announced Tuesday it's shutting down operations.
A robot that can help protect firefighters. University of Texas students created Paradigm Robotics, the startup behind that technology.
Round Rock ISD approved the adoption of a new compensation plan that would provide salary increases to staff.
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is operating a safety pilot project along Shoal Creek Boulevard at the intersection of Treadwell Boulevard.