Nicholas Reyes, an assistant math professor at UT Austin, organizes a fundraiser for the Texas Prison Education Initiative every year. The program helps students land on their feet when they get out of prison.
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
In January 2025, the City of Austin moved to on-demand collection for bulk and brush pick up. The city hoped the move would save some money and be a better experience for its customers.
Starting this month, around 80 pieces of art that have spent decades hanging in Butt's homes — including works by Ellsworth Kelly, Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keeffe — will be presented in one room.
The new rules come after protests against APD reporting people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police Chief Lisa Davis said the changes may reduce the number of immigration detentions connected to interactions with APD officers.
In an election night interview with KUT, Shea said she wants to continue making progress on water conservation and clean-energy initiatives — and wants to push other government leaders to do the same.
Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to start a season with three consecutive wins with his victory at Circuit of the Americas.
A voter turnout of just under 19% may seem small, but it’s a big win for a county in Texas, which routinely trails behind the rest of the nation in voter turnout, according to the Texas Policy Project.
A shooting over the weekend on West Sixth Street resulted in four deaths and more than a dozen additional people injured. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives.
Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin said the county isn’t considering a hiring freeze or laying off employees as part of the cuts, and there will be “minimal to no impact” on county services.
The shooting happened at Buford's, a bar on West Sixth and Rio Grande streets, early Sunday morning. The suspect was among the dead; he was shot by Austin police officers, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.
The Trump administration said it was wrong to deport Any López Belloza earlier this month, teeing up her court-ordered return. Now, her attorney says the government is stalling.
Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado said these votes are the most frequent issue that comes up for her office during elections. She says it slows down the process of counting early voting ballots.
Nearly 9% of Travis County’s more than 920,000 registered voters cast a ballot in the first week of early voting, marking a high turnout for primary elections.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis set out to make roads safer when she started the job in 2024. Since then, she has focused on increasing traffic enforcement, a trend people are beginning to notice while driving on Austin roads.
The documentary, which will be screened Tuesday in Austin, tells the story of three women who helped spur an abortion rights movement in the late 1960s.
The candidate field for the Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2 race includes incumbent Brigid Shea, and three challengers: Rick Astray-Caneda, Amanda Marzullo and Reese Ricci Armstrong.
Judge Tanisa Jeffers also ordered Boone’s owner, John Kaschak, to pay $898 to the Austin Animal Center to cover treatment and boarding expenses. That cost could increase up to $1,350 depending on how long Boone remains at the shelter.
Jackson frequently carried out his work in Austin, delivering speeches to thousands at Waterloo Park, Huston-Tillotson University and Austin-area high schools.
Several key state and local races are on the ballot, including governor, attorney general, U.S. senator and more. Here's what you need to know before casting your ballot.
John Kaschak, 35, was charged with cruelty to animals after an investigation found probable cause he was involved in a viral video showing a man repeatedly striking a dog.