Austin, Texas, faces protests over the controversial Natal Conference, which is accused of promoting eugenics and far-right ideologies; scheduled at the UT Austin campus, it has spurred community and student dissent.

Austin is a finalist for the All-America City Award, recognizing its commitment to eco-sustainability and engaged community development as part of its Climate Equity Plan.

A teen named Malachi J. Jensen died in a single-vehicle crash in Austin, marking the city's 21st fatal collision in 2025. A passenger was injured but survived.

The Austin Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement downtown on weekends in April to combat impaired driving, emphasizing safety and personal accountability.

The Texas Well Owner Network is offering water well screenings for Hays County residents on April 7-8 to detect contaminants and improve water supply management.

Austinites will experience varied weather throughout the week, with sunny days, gusty winds, slight chances of showers, and highs nearing 90 degrees. Conditions will fluctuate, with increasing chances of rain towards the weekend.

Search is underway for Scott Shepple, who escaped from a Houston behavioral hospital, with active warrants and a history of violence. Authorities urge public vigilance.

A shooting on Bradsher Drive in Austin has become the city's 10th homicide after 16-year-old Matthew Pichardo was killed; a juvenile is charged with 1st-degree murder.

A juvenile was arrested after a deadly shooting in South Austin, leading to 16-year-old Matthew Pichardo's death, marking the city's 10th homicide of the year.

Austin's Parks and Recreation Director, Jesús Aguirre, will hold a Community Listening Session on April 26 at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center.

A Texas man was sentenced to six years for transporting undocumented immigrants in a tractor trailer, where they suffered heat exhaustion, highlighting risks in human smuggling.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a week of varying conditions, from a sunny high of 79 to thundery showers by week's end, with mid-week temperatures reaching the mid-90s.

A Williamson County man was sentenced to 30 years for selling fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose, marking the first murder conviction under a new Texas law.