San Marcos Police Identify Suspect in Downtown Shooting, Arrest Teen in Separate Incident
San Marcos police have identified 24-year-old Patrick Dave Anderson as a suspect in the Kissing Alley killing and arrested a teen in the Post Road shooting.
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Free Pet Spay/Neuter Clinic in Travis County This Week
Travis County, Austin Animal Services and Greater Good Charities are teaming up on a five-day clinic with free spay/neuter, vaccines and microchips.
Southbound I-35 to close in South Austin this weekend for construction
TxDOT will close southbound I-35 from SH 71 to Stassney Lane overnight Nov. 14-15 as crews build new elevated managed lanes for the Capital Express project.
Northern Lights Illuminate Central Texas Skies
Statesman readers shared striking images of the northern lights visible in Central Texas on Nov. 11 and 12, 2025.
Are rent fees legal? See what Texas property law says about your lease
Is there a limit on how much the landlord can collect on late fees? See what Texas property law says
Northern lights visible in Austin Tuesday night: Photos capture views
Here's how geomagnetic storms create the aurora borealis and its bold colors in night skies.
Fewer people are moving to Austin; 3 Texas cities among top 25
A new study shows Austin with a sharp decline in moving interest since 2019, while cities like Frisco, Fort Worth and Dallas will attract newcomers.
Austin Veterans Day parade honors military members at Texas Capitol
Austin honored Veterans Day 2025 with a vibrant parade and a solemn ceremony at the Capitol, celebrating the courage and dedication of those who served.
Veterans find more opportunities, support in Austin: 2025 study
The city offers educational, economic and social opportunities to those who have served our country.
Austin 2025 Top Pet Names: New Trends Emerge in Dogs and Cats
Rover’s 2025 Austin report shows classic names holding strong, Charlie slipping, and big jumps for rising choices like Nacho, Clover, Rambo and Rosie.
ByHeart Baby Formula Recalled in Texas Over Infant Botulism Outbreak
Texas among 10 states reporting infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart baby formula
Austin Veterans Day Parade: Road closures, how to get around downtown
Several downtown Austin streets, including sections of Congress Avenue and 11th Street, are closed from early morning to 1 p.m. for the Veterans Day Parade.
I-35 crash closes 2 southbound lanes Tuesday morning, Austin PD says
Two southbound lanes on Interstate 35 closed on Tuesday morning due to a four-vehicle crash involving two semi trucks, Austin police said.
North Taurids meteor shower to peak in Austin this week; how to see it
A few bright meteors and fireballs may be visible over Austin as the Northern Taurids peak. Learn the best times and places to watch.
Veterans Day 2025 deals: Free HEB bag, Starbucks coffee near Austin
Businesses are expressing gratitude for military service members and veterans with giveaways and donations.
Austin's Revised Budget Cuts Social Services, Public Safety After Prop Q Rejection
A revised Austin budget proposal raises property taxes by 3.5%, cuts social services and public safety spending, and reallocates funds after Prop Q's failure.
Student arrested with gun at Crockett High School, officials say
A report from someone on campus led officers to quickly detain the student at Crockett Early College High School on Monday
Are banks open on Veterans Day 2025? See what's closed on the holiday
Most schools and public services will not be open on Tuesday. Here's what will be.
Extreme wildfire risk triggers Austin Energy’s enhanced safety setting
Austin Energy activated enhanced safety settings Sunday, requiring crews to inspect lines on foot and slowing outage restorations amid extreme wildfire risk.
SNAP freeze overwhelmed Austin area food banks before partial return
A temporary SNAP freeze during the federal shutdown overwhelmed Central Texas food banks. The government has now partially restored benefits.