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Austin officials are investigating a DPS trooper’s use of encrypted messaging during a traffic stop that led to the detention of an AISD student, raising concerns about law enforcement transparency. Meanwhile, Jacob’s Well in Hays County remains critically low due to drought and overuse, prompting warnings about the site’s future as a key recreational spot.

Austin residents should stay alert as severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are expected Tuesday night, posing a flooding risk. Election Day primary runoffs are underway in Texas, with key races still unresolved and the KXAN Voter Guide offering essential insights.

Austin residents are urged to prepare for severe thunderstorms and a flood watch as storm systems bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Election Day continues in Texas with primary runoffs for attorney general, while city officials address pedestrian safety and ongoing erosion issues in Zilker Park.

Austin police continue searching for a suspect after a high-risk SWAT response in south Austin, while pedestrian crash data shows no decline in fatalities despite city safety efforts. The Buenas Lotería Club is raising funds for DACA recipients through cultural game nights, and voters turned out in record numbers for the Paxton vs. Cornyn Senate race.

Austin's Williamson County finalized updated floodplain maps after decades of delays, addressing flood risks from recent storms and the Atlas 14 study. Austin police also responded to a high-risk robbery in north Austin, while a shooting near the White House raised questions about security near federal landmarks.

Austin's latest news includes a deadly shooting outside the White House, updated floodplain maps in Williamson County from the Atlas 14 study, and a serious crash on US Highway 183 near Riverside Drive. The city also announces a $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade and highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian crash fatalities in Austin.

Austin's episode covers severe storm threats during the holiday weekend, a teen e-moto incident on 360 and Westlake Drive, and a deadly pedestrian crash trend. It also highlights the closure of Austin's only women’s sports bar and the $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk project.

Austin: Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Central Texas, causing power outages and downed trees, while the Pease Park troll was destroyed in a fire sparking debates on public art safety. Austin ISD senior Luis Fernando Cabrera reunited with his family after ICE custody, and Texas AG Ken Paxton sued a San Antonio solar company over deceptive practices.

Austin: A judge ordered the release of detained Austin ISD senior Luis Fernando Cabrera after an ICE traffic stop, while Lehman High School replaces its baseball coach amid bullying claims. A shooting victim's sibling speaks out as three teens face charges, and a storm injured a patron at Green Mesquite BBQ in south Austin.

Austin: Severe thunderstorms and flooding are expected tonight, with potential for over an inch of rain per hour, while a 16-year-old was shot at his Del Valle apartment complex amid a surge in shootings. The city also faces challenges with pedestrian crash deaths and delays in key infrastructure projects like the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.

Austin police released a detailed timeline of weekend shootings leaving four injured, including a life-threatening case, with three teens arrested, including Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, sparking a lockdown in south Austin. A high school senior from AISD is taking final exams from a detention center at Karnes County Immigration Processing Center after being arrested weeks before graduation, highlig...

Austin authorities are investigating multiple shootings in South Austin, including a shelter-in-place alert that left four injured and three suspects arrested, while officials warn a second suspect may still be at large. City leaders are pushing for expanded license plate reader use, and severe thunderstorms are expected later this week with potential flooding and travel impacts.

Austin police made three arrests at The Domain’s Swatch store after a crowd gathered, raising concerns about public space management. City leaders are also weighing cuts to the I-35 Cap and Stitch projects, while pedestrian safety remains a critical issue with rising crash deaths.

Austin leaders debate cutting I-35 Cap and Stitch project funding as fiscal concerns rise, while the NTSB releases details on the Wimberley plane crash that killed five. Pflugerville ISD plans to close four elementary schools due to budget cuts, and state lawmakers oppose a $40 billion transmission line plan.

Austin: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes Travis County and Austin’s public safety approach, calling for impeaching rogue district attorneys, while the city celebrates surpassing 1 million residents. Hutto faces conflict over taking over fire services, and Austin struggles with rising pedestrian crash deaths despite lower overall crash rates.

Austin's latest Local Wire update covers a fatal two-vehicle crash on FM 1431, the lifting of a shelter-in-place order in Willow Springs, and ongoing debates over Ten Commandments posters in Lake Travis ISD. The episode also addresses erosion concerns in Zilker Park and stagnant pedestrian fatality rates in Austin.

Austin's episode covers the exoneration of four men in the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders with a $35 million settlement, a pedestrian crash fatality rate remaining at 27.9 percent, and a $1 million lawsuit over a COTALAND roller coaster incident. The segment also touches on delays for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex and ongoing erosion issues in Zilker Park.

Austin — A fatal crash on FM 973 near Burleson Road killed one person, while severe storms are forecast for Central Texas Sunday. The Texas softball team earns a No. 2 seed for the NCAA tournament, and pedestrian safety concerns rise as crash deaths remain steady in Austin.

Austin: Austin police resolved a barricaded subject incident on Kay Street and Hays County warns of flood season preparations. The city also faces ongoing pedestrian safety concerns with a steady rate of fatal crashes since 2021.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in northwest Austin following a fatal shooting Friday night and are re-examining two unsolved 2025 shootings linked to a man charged with murder. A suspect also caused damage and road closures by throwing debris from an overpass, while officials address pedestrian crash fatalities and incoming severe thunderstorms.

Austin: ICE detains Austin ISD senior days before graduation, raising concerns about immigration enforcement in schools. Cybersecurity breach hits Canvas platform across 9,000 schools, disrupting classes and exposing data vulnerabilities.

Austin police are investigating a fatal shooting at a north Austin restaurant near the Austin-Pflugerville line and a high-speed garbage truck chase on I-35 near Buda. The city also faces ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety, data center environmental impacts in Hays County, and a major Lady Bird Lake boardwalk renovation.

Austin's latest Local Wire update covers key developments including the arrest of McNeil High School football coach Jonathan Cruz on child abuse charges, vandalism at the Zilker Clubhouse prompting new security plans, and the city's budget decisions affecting schools and public projects like the Lady Bird Lake boardwalk. The episode also highlights concerns over solar panel sales scams and weather...

Austin's episode covers a fatal child crash in south Austin, a convicted firearms case linked to a Mexican drug cartel, and stagnant pedestrian fatality rates despite city efforts. It also details delays in the Lady Bird Lake boardwalk project and today's weather forecast.

Austin's episode covers a fatal crash in south Austin involving an infant, hateful graffiti at a local church, and erosion issues at Zilker Park. It also highlights pedestrian safety concerns and upcoming local events like Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo.