A vacant commercial building on Oltorf was declared under control Monday as crews searched for hot spots. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

A KXAN investigation and a Texas State review found no evidence of a Rainey Street serial killer — but drownings at Lady Bird Lake tied to alcohol and access keep families and officials pushing for safety upgrades.

Lawmakers and voters raised the school homestead exemption to $140,000 — many Texans could save hundreds on school taxes. Here’s who qualifies and where to apply.

An adult motorcyclist died Sunday night at E Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20, Austin-Travis County EMS reported. Crews cleared the scene and APD is the contact for tips.

Unseasonably warm Monday in Austin with highs near 85°F and patchy morning fog. Spotty showers possible late Tuesday and again late this week.

A clip from a late‑2024 interview of Houston Rep. Gene Wu has gone viral on X, prompting condemnations from national conservatives and renewed scrutiny of his leadership.

Dozens rallied at the Texas Capitol in Austin as local groups joined a national day of action against ICE. Organizers linked the local protest to national outrage after a fatal Minneapolis shooting.

A trash-chute fire at Regents West at 26th sent smoke to the sixth floor and triggered a second-alarm response; AFD urged people to avoid West 26th.

Sunny, unusually warm Sunday in Austin with highs near 79°F and a warm week ahead. Small, scattered rain chances arrive late Tuesday night.

TCEQ says the latest weekly drought map shows a slight easing: abnormally dry areas now cover about 28% of Texas, the first weekly decline in eight weeks.

A Hays County juvenile‑detention supervision officer was arrested after Llano County deputies obtained warrants. Authorities say the suspect faces sexual‑assault and indecency counts.

A randomized national trial that included Austin sites found a midpregnancy blood test plus a short care bundle cut the earliest preterm births and reduced NICU time.

Leander ISD posted an internal superintendent vacancy Feb. 6 and invited Deputy Superintendent Chris Clark to apply as Dr. Bruce Gearing prepares to retire. The board will collect community feedback before naming a permanent leader.