East Austin community groups urge City Council to create affordable housing mandates to combat gentrification and displacement caused by rising costs and development.

One woman died and four others, including three children, were injured in a late-night crash in northwest Austin on Memorial Day when a vehicle drove into oncoming traffic.

The Texas Mushroom Conference at UT Austin highlighted the potential of fungi in medicine, with discussions on psilocybin research for mental health disorders.

Hays CISD addresses hazardous traffic areas for school transportation, but parents remain concerned, particularly near Jack C. Hays High School. The district aims to secure more state funds for student safety.

Austin opens cooling centers and extends public facility hours in response to an excessive heat warning, also offering free CapMetro rides to those in need.

Inflation raises the cost of Memorial Day barbecues in the U.S., with items like pickle relish up by 50%. "Consumer Reports" offers tips on affordable grills.

Fredericksburg doctor David M. Young was convicted of a $70 million Medicare fraud involving unnecessary medical prescriptions, facing up to 10 years in prison.

Travis Early College High School honored fallen veterans, including Bronze Star recipient Daniel Vargas. Madison Veterans for Peace set up grave markers for lives lost since 9/11.

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez received the seventh star on the Paramount Theatre's Avenue of Stars in Austin during its 50th-anniversary film series, honoring his contributions to cinema and deep ties to the city.

The Austin Police search for a male suspect in his twenties involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a motorcyclist. A reward is offered for information leading to the suspect driving an Infiniti with Texas plates.

The Austin Police Department is utilizing new license plate readers to tackle auto theft, with the technology already leading to the recovery of five stolen vehicles since activation on March 29.

A Hong Kong mango dessert chain, Hui Lau Shan, opens in Austin with unique treats and savory items. Founders Jie Huang and Ricky Chen are excited to bring Asian-inspired desserts to the city's dynamic food scene.

A man named Stephen Peterman was fatally shot while walking his dog in northwest Austin; the suspect, William Daniels, is charged with murder and held on $1 million bond.