A short Austin pilot that helped some homeowners pay flood premiums has ended and applications are closed; city staff will evaluate results before any new funding is approved.

ATCEMS and Austin Fire crews responded Thursday evening to a high-angle rescue near Zilker Park after an adult was reported stuck on a cliffside tree. Crews were working to access the patient; details remain limited.

Cloudy, humid Friday with highs near 88°F. Gusty winds today ahead of a soaking Saturday.

A joint venture led by AQUILA Commercial and PacVentures bought the five‑building Campus at Arboretum in northwest Austin. The 318,000‑square‑foot property has notable available space and active leasing listings.

Locally owned Rosie Lynn’s is moving from Town Creek Plaza to Walnut Avenue, adding about 2,000 sq ft and planning a May 1 reopening.

Showers and storms likely Thursday with gusty winds; heavier, widespread rain arrives Saturday.

The Texas Tribune relaunched its Public Schools Explorer with faster updates, new finance fields and tools to help families compare nearby campuses.

Austin police released photos and are asking the public to share video or tips after an aggravated assault; detectives say the probe is active and welcome tips.

After about a year and roughly $11 million in upgrades, Fritz Park will reopen in May with a splash pad, pump track, new playgrounds and expanded trails.

A TDLR filing shows Crunch Fitness plans a $1.5M, 42,763‑sq‑ft renovation at Gold's Gym's New Braunfels location, leaving hundreds of members in limbo.

Six years after Sharon Selman was killed, her family and Pflugerville police renewed a tip plea and offered a $25,000 reward as investigators released a composite sketch.

A Travis County grand jury cleared four Austin officers who fired after a May 31 stolen-car chase. Body and dash-cam footage were released as probes continue.

A truck driver tied to the March 22, 2024 Hays CISD bus rollover will be eligible to apply for parole on April 19, 2026, prompting families and school leaders to oppose early release.