• Stories by Jackie Vega
Little tips can save you from big bills

Little changes around the home can help save you big in the summer, all while being more energy-efficient.

New DWI tool lands this holiday weekend

The Austin Police Department has a new tool to help keep people safe on the roads and in the water.

New Braunfels stations in gas price war

People traveling on I-35 through New Braunfels on their Memorial Day travels have a golden opportunity to save on gas.

Suspect in Padron's death hospitalized

The 24-year-old man charged in the death of Austin Police Officer Jaime Padron has been hospitalized and will remain under supervision for the time being.

Man indicted in Hays County sex assault

A suspect arrested in what police called a brutal sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl after she was picked up at an Austin bus stop and then later stabbed

Body found in lake is suspected suicide

Homicide detectives are investigating Wednesday morning after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake at Riverside Drive and Congress Avenue, though it is a

Abused Great Dane happy in forever home

After nearing death from neglect and turning that all around just six months later, Claire may be the greatest Dane of all.

Photos: Claire the Great Dane recovers

After nearing death from neglect and turning that all around just six months later, Claire has made it to her forever home.

You can weigh in on new 737 area code

There's been plenty of response since word first leaked that a second area code is in the works for the growing city of Austin.

Feds launch teacher child-porn inquiry

Austin Independent School District officials are investigating another teacher at Barrington Elementary School in north Austin amid allegations of child

Trial set for punch-and-run robbery

The trial for a 30-year-old man charged in a punch-and-run robbery in Downtown Austin last year is set to get under way Monday morning.

Perfect storm sparked striking photo

Photographer Marco Gutierrez climbed up in pitch darkness to the high cliff by the Pennybacker Bridge and captured a spectacular light show in one photo.

Photo: Striking shots from capital city

Photographer Marco Gutierrez captured a stunning shot, and you can take a look at his other works.

Temporary barriers installed on trail

Two days after a car ran off the road and hit two people on the Hike-and-Bike Trail along Cesar Chavez Avenue, the City of Austin's Transportation Department

Kylie Doniak able to walk without cane

Nearly three weeks after University of Texas soccer athlete Kylie Doniak finally got to sleep at home rather than in medical facilities, she is now able to

Man killed on trail was retired colonel

The 80-year-old man hit and killed while on the hike-and-bike trail along Lady Bird Lake was a retired Air Force colonel.