An employee at Bazaarborne, Kaylin Balderrama, foiled a scammer's gift card con and viral TikTok won her a real trip to France. Meanwhile, a Texan woman lost $300k in a scam led by Moinuddin Mohammed, now facing federal charges.

Mother's Ruin, a New York-based cocktail bar, is set to open a new location in East Austin, with plans to feature its signature drinks and American cuisine in the fall.

Austin Police reported that 71-year-old Edward Guy Maddox died following a car crash, marking the city's 28th traffic fatality in 2024. The other driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Francisco Lopez Jr. was sentenced to 28 years for the 2019 murder of Guillermo Bernal Gomez, a father of six, in a case possibly linked to a cartel hit.

Police in Georgetown apprehended a burglary suspect with K9 help after a foot chase, causing a temporary shelter-in-place alert for Quail Valley residents.

New bodycam footage from UT Austin's pro-Palestinian protests prompts differing views on police conduct during the arrests of 34 protesters on April 24th.

A study, Atlas 14, has identified 6,000 new structures at risk of flooding in Central Texas's "Flash Flood Alley," amid predictions of more intense storms.

Austin City Council approved a $30,000 increase in the homestead tax exemption for senior and disabled residents, which may result in a slight tax increase for non-senior homeowners.

A SWAT standoff in East Austin ended without an arrest after a domestic disturbance. Two were injured and the suspect remains at large after the incident near FM 969 on Craigwood Drive.

Lockhart, Texas may see a vote on marijuana decriminalization after advocates collect more than enough signatures to potentially get the initiative on the November ballot.

ACC celebrated the graduation of 86 women from vocational programs at Lockhart Correctional Facility to improve their employment prospects post-release.

UT Austin and Texas Athletics will host a free celebration on June 30 for the Longhorns' entry into the SEC, featuring live music, games, and fireworks.

Austin continues its battle against algae blooms in Lady Bird Lake using lanthanum-modified clay to reduce phosphorus, starting June 3, to keep waterways safe for summer recreation.