Man killed in June 22 north Austin crash identified, police say driver fled scene
The driver, who has not yet been identified, fled the scene, police say.
The driver, who has not yet been identified, fled the scene, police say.
The seven sites across Texas that were originally set to lose federal funding at the end of June will have it extended. Gov. Greg Abbott said he requested that the funding continue to testing sites in the Houston and Dallas areas as COVID-19 cases spike not only in Texas, but around the country.
Marcos Calderon, 23, died after the car he was a passenger in — a green 2002 Chevrolet — hit another car in the 8100 block of Jamestown Drive, police say.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Barbecue is life for some Central Texans, and it could also save a life for many. In particular, ones with four legs. Austin Pets Alive!‘s adoptions and fostering are near an all-time high during the COVID-19 crisis. “They’ve shared our pets that need homes. We’ve managed to get long-stay dogs out, out […]
Following Governor Abbott's executive order signed today to restrict water parks and tubing, the City of Pflugerville will close Lake Pflugerville at Noon.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Momentum is building to change Mississippi’s state flag as the legislative session is winding down at the State Capitol. With Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn appearing to now be on the same page, the flag could soon come down. Amid pressure, Hosemann is changing his tune and […]
A surprise executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott requires bars to once again close to slow the alarming spread of COVID-19 statewide.
The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a radical proposal to change the city charter that would allow the police department to be dismantled, following mass public criticism of law enforcement over the killing of George Floyd.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new executive order Friday to close bars at 12 p.m. Friday and then limit restaurants to 50% capacity starting Monday in order to help prevent further spread of COVID-19.
Positive cases in Texas have surged the past two weeks, and a record amount of cases are being reported every day. On Thursday, nearly 6,000 positive cases were reported in Texas, which pushed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to halt further capacity increases and reopening measures until the state "corrals" the virus.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
Restaurants in Texas are currently operating at 75% capacity, but now with COVID-19 on the rise, some businesses like Kolache Factory are preemptively scaling back.
The incident, which was all caught on surveillance video, happened at a Yogurtland earlier this month.
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — As many as 300 teenagers may have been exposed to COVID-19 at a “large gathering,” according to Austin Public Health and the City of Lakeway. Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox explained in a Facebook video on Thursday evening that a “very large party” called “Pongfest” was held on Saturday, June 20 — […]
In a memo released Thursday, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk explained that due to "recent trends in COVID-19 cases" the start date of the city's three-phase reintegration plan will be pushed back nearly a month.
According to ATCEMS, drivers should expect heavy traffic delays and/or closures.
According to ATCEMS, the rescue was performed along with Pedernales Fire Department, Lake Travis FD and STARFlight and happened at the 4500 block of Grisham Trail.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission released new emergency rules for child care centers. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the new rules Tuesday after a spike in the number of positive COVID-19 cases at child care centers across Texas. READ: Child care center in southwest Austin reports 10 COVID-19 cases, including 1 […]
A new social media challenge began in Williamson County Thursday to encourage people and their community leaders to show themselves wearing face masks, as new cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations surge in their communities.
Four of the five candidates in that race, including Berry and Fleck, received 15% of the vote. That leaves a lot of votes for the two remaining Republicans to battle for.
Most public school systems haven't fully revealed concrete schedules for the fall, but many have shared vague plans to deliver hybrid models that require students to engage in learning that requires at least a portion of the time spent physically in the classroom.
Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn says when Democrats blocked the GOP’s bill on Wednesday they made it clear they aren’t willing to negotiate.
The Williamson County and Cities Health District says active cases now exceed recovered cases.
An Austin woman has been in isolation for 105 days after testing positive for COVID-19 in March.
An Austin man was arrested on federal charges Tuesday in connection with vandalism and damage to the Texas State Capitol building during a late May protest, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.