Dozens displaced after fire burns East Austin apartment complex
A fire at an East Austin apartment complex early Thursday displaced more than three dozen residents, including 11 children. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
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Ex-Pflugerville Police Chief pointed gun at officer, probe reveals
An investigation found former Pflugerville Police Chief Jason O’Malley pointed a gun at a subordinate and exhibited a pattern of misconduct, leading to his retirement and the departure of two captains.
When does daylight saving time start? How the 'Texas Time' bill could end time changes
Texas will experience another time change this fall, despite state lawmakers voting to end daylight saving time practices.
Texas Organ Donation Law: Can Family Override Your Decision?
According to the HRSA, one organ donor can save up to eight lives, and one tissue donor can help more than 75 people.
Austin Hospitals Rank in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals List
U.S. News & World Report ranks hospitals nationally, regionally, by city and by specialty. Only one Austin hospital received a national ranking for rehabilitation.
'Hordes' of tarantulas coming to Texas. Where are you likely to see the fuzzy spiders?
It’s only after the early summer mating peak that male tarantulas begin to emerge in large numbers, roaming across roads and trails.
Austin Urges FEMA to Restore Flood Protection Grant After Central Texas Floods
Austin officials are calling on FEMA to reinstate $50 million in flood resilience funding pulled by the Trump administration earlier this year.
Two dozen experts set to testify at Texas lawmakers' Kerrville flood hearing ahead of the public
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearing.
Flood survivors face long wait to speak at Texas hearing on disaster response in Kerrville
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearing.
Austin Police Probe Possible Hate Crime at Barton Springs
Austin police are investigating an alleged hate crime after a transgender woman and bystander were reportedly assaulted at Barton Springs.
Austin police arrest suspect in deadly July drive-by shooting
Austin police arrested Kenan Greene for the July drive-by shooting that killed Comarri Thompson and injured another.
'Prehistory bleeds into history' in fifth volume of 'Indelible Austin'
Think Texas column about city's history and prehistory found in 'Indelible Austin: Volume 5'
Best Thermostat Temperature for Texas Heat: Tips to Stay Cool and Save Money
Texans are in store for another hot week. Is there an ideal thermostat temperature that balances comfort and affordability?
Austin ends unusually wet July with above-normal heat. What to expect this week
July high temperatures have been cooler than normal for much of the month, despite reaching the 100-degree mark last week and possibly this week.
Wanted man arrested in Kyle after police spotted stolen van
A man with five outstanding warrants was arrested in Kyle after police say he was found driving a van that was stolen at gunpoint in Austin.
Wallet Hub study: Texans have the least access to health care
Texans have the least access to health care and is in the bottom five for overall health care concerns, Wallet Hub study finds.
Can Cracking the Garage Door Keep Your Home Cooler in Texas Heat?
As many Texas residents prepare for another hot week, experts weigh in on whether cracking the garage door can help keep homes cooler.
FBI investigates Texas cruise ship death. What we know about the Carnival Dream case
A passenger reportedly died on a Texas cruise ship last week. Federal agencies launched a death investigation once the ship returned to Galveston.
Roy’s Taxi, Gold Dollar, and The Cloak Room: Glimpses of Austin’s Past
Exploring the histories of Roy’s Taxi, the Gold Dollar Building, and The Cloak Room through Jim Duncan’s Austin series.
Lost Gardens of Howard Nursery Linger in Austin
The Howard family provided Austin with trees, shrubs, and horticultural expertise for 94 years through their nurseries, leaving behind remnants of their legacy.