Overdoses typically spike in the spring, but Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) said that's not the case this year.

The city of Elgin is breaking ground on a new police station. It will be the city's first police-designated building as it starts to rapidly grow and the police department has to grow with it.

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw three of its top-5 busiest travel days during this year's South by Southwest Festival.

Police launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead following a fire in south Austin Sunday night, and the UT women's basketball team is aiming for the Sweet 16 March Madness bracket as they take on the Louisville Cardinals Monday night. Plus, a look at the forecast. More on KXAN.com.

Austin Police launched a homicide investigation after a man died following a house fire late Sunday night. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-opens-homicide-investigation-after-man-found-following-house-fire/

High temperatures will be among the coldest for the spring equinox in Austin history.

No more red carpets, concerts and conferences until next year. South by Southwest came to an end Sunday.

Joaquin Rodriguez just found recently found out where his father was buried in Austin.

He, along with other relatives of Rodriguez rest in the San Jose I Cemetery in East Austin.

"If you were low-income, and needed a place to put your relatives...this was known as this where you go," Rodriguez said.

Fish killed by spill in Shoal Creek still not cleaned up

Rent Relief Closes – The state opened applications for rent relief earlier this week. The portal was supposed to stay open for two weeks – but shut down after two days, due to unprecedented demand. Ryan Chandler looks closer at the need here in Texas and what comes next after this batch of aid is gone.

A Question of Care - The Senate State Affairs Committee holds its first hearing on SB 14, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors. The bill, along with similar legislation, is bringing protests at the Capitol from activists who say the state’s efforts harm transgender Texans. Monica Madden is tracking the hearing and the controversy over the legislation.

The Long Wait – Many Texans who need a new driver’s license face wait times that can last for months. To help with long lines, the Texas Department of Public Safety moved to an appointment-only system. But in some places, the next available appointment is in September. Kelly Wiley looks at how the long waits are leaving many people in limbo when it comes to finding jobs and getting on the road.

TikTok Ban – The Chinese company that owns TikTok is pushing back on President Biden’s call to sell the app to a U.S. based company. Ryan Chandler speaks with Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee about the efforts on Capitol Hill to ban the app. He also explains why he supports legislation at the Texas Capitol to ban most real estate ownership from many Chinese citizens.