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Man dies after Georgetown police shooting following erratic behavior in town square

A man is dead after Georgetown police shot him in the Georgetown Square area after officers said he reached for an officer’s holstered gun.The incident happened

CBS AustinAug 30safety

One dead, suspect in custody following Northeast Austin shooting

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide Saturday evening.The department stated that the incident occurred

CBS AustinAug 30safety

1 dead, 1 in custody in northeast Austin homicide, police say

Authorities are investigating a homicide Saturday in northeast Austin

KXAN-NBCAug 30safety

Two people killed, another injured in Manor collision

The Manor Police Department is on scene investigating after a fatal collision Saturday afternoon.Officials stated just after 4 p.m. that the crash had taken pl

CBS AustinAug 29safety

Defense says Karmelo Anthony appeal is strengthened despite new trial denial

Though Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial was denied following his conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, defense attorneys say newly entered evidence strengthens their position as they prepare to take the appeal to the state appellate court.

FOX 7 AustinAug 29Local

No one injured after shots fired at Leander assisted living facility

No one was injured following a shooting at an assisted living facility in Leander early Saturday.Leander police stated that at around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, offici

CBS AustinAug 29safety

Austin home prices fall 1.4% in July, but property tax relief may not follow

Austin home prices continued to fall in July, dropping 1.4% compared with a year ago, but that decline is not necessarily translating into lower costs for resid

CBS AustinAug 29Local

Austin game developers push for union contract amid Microsoft's Xbox layoffs

Workers call recent layoffs by the tech company "illegal" during the corporate restructuring.

KXAN-NBCAug 29business

Arizona man arrested in 1981 Texas cold case murder after forensic testing

An Arizona man is awaiting extradition to Texas to face a capital murder charge in connection with the sexual assault and killing of a 23-year-old woman more th

CBS AustinAug 29safety

59-year-old woman found dead on trail at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Authorities are investigating after a 59-year-old woman was found dead on a trail at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Thursday afternoon.

CBS AustinAug 29parks

Austin City Council unanimously moves forward with new data center regulations

Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday directing city staff to develop new regulations for data centers, including the possibility of ba

CBS AustinAug 29government

Austin rents are falling. So why are eviction filings still at record highs?

A home in the Holly Neighborhood on June 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. SERGIO FLORES FOR AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DSC_9175-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Austin is confronting a stubborn housing paradox: Rents have fallen fr...

Austin CurrentAug 28Local

Gov. Abbott blocks state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices has mounted.The order ca

CBS AustinAug 28News

South Austin house collapse caused by straight line winds, 1 person killed

Officials say that one person has died and another person was injured after a house collapsed in South Austin.

FOX 7 AustinAug 28Local

How often does Austin hit 100°? Here's a breakdown by date, month, year and decade

Complete temperature records for Camp Mabry, Austin's official reporting site, date back to 1898. Since then, Austin has reached 100° more than 2,000 times.

KXAN LocalAug 28parks

Dolly Parton tributes, events honoring her life, legacy happening across Austin

Dolly Parton's death has unquestionably left countless fans heartbroken, but there are many events this weekend in Austin that celebrate the Country Music Queen's life and legacy.

KXAN-NBCAug 28Local

Austin parks rely on outside funding as maintenance needs reach $700 million

A new shade structure at Ramsey Neighborhood Park is giving families a break from Austin’s summer heat — and highlighting how much neighborhood parks can depend

CBS AustinAug 28parks

A New Texas Student Experience

New unit brings together key services, programs and support systems Longhorns depend on The post A New Texas Student Experience appeared first on UT News .

UT Austin NewsAug 28schools

Severe weather overnight causes storm damage in Luling

Severe weather Thursday night into Friday morning caused damage in Luling, a town about 45 miles south of Austin.

KXAN LocalAug 28Local

Suspect in custody after Austin SWAT, Marble Falls police respond to incident

Austin and Marble Falls Police were working an “active incident” Friday, according to the agencies.

KXAN LocalAug 28safety

Austin ISD ends the year $105M in the red. The financial picture is still shifting

The Austin Independent School District building on March 26, 2026. LEILA SAIDANE FOR THE AUSTIN CURRENT " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/austincurrent.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260326_AISD_LS_02-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Austin school district ended the 2025-26 school year...

Austin CurrentAug 28schools

Austin Weekend: Le Garage Sale, Olivia Dean, and Front Fest

Austin residents can prepare for a hot weekend ahead featuring various community events including the Front Festival, Olivia Dean performances, the Austin Train Show, Le Garage Sale, a Disney-themed dance party, and a Shoal Creek cleanup.

KXAN LocalAug 28Local

Preservation Austin names featured businesses for upcoming Legacy Business Month

The oldest featured business is The Tavern, which opened nearly a century ago in 1933.

KXAN LocalAug 28business

Austin Police search for suspect after person on e-bike hit by car

Austin Police said detectives were searching for the suspect in a hit-and-run collision involving a person on an E-bike.

KXAN LocalAug 28safety

School bus involved in crash with 2 vehicles in North Austin

A school bus has been involved in a crash with two other vehicles in North Austin.

FOX 7 AustinAug 28safety

Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data

KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.

KXAN LocalAug 28Local

McCallum High School pleas for fans on Thursday after experiencing A/C issues

McCallum High School in central Austin sent out a plea for portable fans on Thursday after the high school experienced severe air conditioning issues.

CBS AustinAug 28schools

Austin City Council grants historic landmark zoning to Bethany Cemetery in East Austin

Nearly 50 years after the first push for City recognition, Austin City Council has approved historic landmark zoning for Bethany Cemetery in East Austin.The six

CBS AustinAug 28government

1 dead after under-construction house collapses on workers in south Austin

Two people were caught under a house that collapsed in south Austin, killing one.

KXAN LocalAug 28Local

Austin wants to keep hyperscale data centers out. City Council is speeding up the rules

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Austin CurrentAug 28government

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