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Slain APD officer to be honored

Sixty Austin police officers head to Washington, D.C. for a weeklong tribute to Jaime Padron and other law enforcement officers from across the nation who lost

Stricken runner says thanks to those who saved him

Kyle Cirac was formally introduced to two strangers on Tuesday. But they were introduced to him in a dramatic -- you might even say -- heart-stopping way two

Austin tech firms eye next generation

Volunteers are going into local schools to work with students to help them understand the potential rewards of careers in math and science.

You can now recycle aluminum foil

Aluminum baking tins, trays, and balled foil are now allowed in your blue bin!

Get to know the Formula One drivers

To many Texans, Formula One racing and the drivers who take the action to the track remain a mystery. Here's is a closer look.

Meals On Wheels trucking along at 40

It began in 1972 as a grassroots organization in East Austin with just eight volunteers delivering meals to 29 homebound seniors three times a week.

One year after the fires, Bastrop looks forward

Back-to-school time in Bastrop has a special meaning this year as the community pushes forward after the huge wildfire that uprooted so many families.

Biotech teachers get training in Austin

The biomanufacturing field is a strong industry in Austin. Many startup companies are opening up in our area, and that's fueling demand for biological

Disabled vet tags an issue in Austin

Should disabled veterans have to pay to use toll roads in Texas? As part of a law in the state, toll authorities can choose whether to give those veterans a

City Council approves short-term rental

The Austin City Council on Thursday evening approved a motion for final rules for short-term home rentals. The motion pass Council on a 5-2 vote.

New free app monitors fire danger

Thursday officials unveiled the city of Austin’s participation in the website www.prepared.ly . It is collaboration between the city and the nonprofit group

Little car makes big impact in Austin

The CEO of Fiat-Chrysler personally congratulated the management team at Fiat of Austin for being the first outlet in North America to sell more than 100 Fiat

Push is on to hire military spouses

Challenge of finding a job can be made more difficult by frequent changes in duty stations, an Army spouse says.

Armored boats added to DPS arsenal

A new fleet of six patrol boats are poised to fight a growing problem along the Rio Grande River. Each of them will be named after a fallen Trooper.

Yogurt shop murders: 20 years later

Tuesday will mark a somber anniversary in Austin’s recent history. On Dec. 6, 1991, four teenage girls were murdered inside a North Austin yogurt shop. The

Travis Heights sees spike in crime

Residents of the South Austin neighborhood of Travis Heights say they’ve seen their fair share of burglaries lately.