Snorkeling in a Comal County water cave, UT researchers recovered fossils from giant tortoises, pampatheres and ground sloths that suggest a warmer, wetter Ice Age Texas.

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.

Court affidavits allege four Del Valle High students lured a classmate to a garage and brutally assaulted him, leaving him with extensive bruises and burns.

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.

Austin police say they are investigating a homicide near the 10900 block of Brazoria Lane in north Austin. Officials have released few details.

Austin police are investigating a homicide near the 8200 block of Tuscany Way. APD identified PIO4 as the contact and said a media briefing location is TBD.

Deep Eddy will stop operating its Dripping Springs tasting room after July 31 and sublease the space as it refocuses events and marketing in Austin.

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

Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is opening at Lakeline Mall in May, promising a courtside LED wall, a 32x48 Gridiron pizza and an expansive draft list.

William James Smith, 46, was arrested April 2 in Austin on a felony probation‑violation warrant for failing to register as a sex offender, police say.

An EF-0 tornado moved through northern Giddings on Thursday, snapping trees and damaging outbuildings while utility crews restored power to affected schools.

A 19-year-old was arrested after police say he used Instagram to sell firearms to Austin ISD students. Investigators say records show more than 100 messages arranging transfers.

Rep. Chip Roy demanded policy files from Travis County DA José Garza, citing an August 2023 memo and reporting that prosecutors missed indictment deadlines and dismissed thousands of felony counts.