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Security expert: Feds on alert after Monday's package bombings in Austin
A local security expert says Monday’s explosions are a game changer in the investigation on the first explosion two weeks ago.The chief security officer for Stratfor has investigated multiple bombings in his career. After the first explosion in Austin on M → Read More
Possible serial bike thief takes bikes from two mothers on Mother's Day
South Austin homeowners say one man is responsible for several burglaries in different neighborhoods including two Mother’s Day bike thefts.On Sunday morning mother of four Kate Mason-Murphy discovered her bike was stolen.“My Mother’s Day present to myself → Read More
Questions linger over how state texting/driving bill could affect Austin's ordinance
After two months of staying stagnant, the statewide texting and driving ban bill is back on the agenda for Texas lawmakers, but it’s also brought up more questions on if it’ll supersede Austin’s stricter hands-free ordinance.The Senate Committee on State A → Read More
APD to start more patrols after parent complaints of speeding by SE Austin elementary
The Austin Police Department is planning directed patrols around a Southeast Austin school after parents complained about speeders and drivers ignoring crossing guards.APD said Friday it’s planning directed patrols around J. Houston Elementary. Officers wi → Read More
WilCo sheriff targeting school zone traffic enforcement following several complaints
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is doubling down on school zone traffic enforcement towards the end of the school year.The Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it would have school zone traffic enforcement operations on May 3 and May 4. Eighteen deputi → Read More
WilCo law enforcement rides train to catch people crossing tracks illegally
To crack down on drivers illegally crossing at railroad signals, Williamson County law enforcement rode along on a train to catch them in the act.The Union Pacific rail line runs right through the city of Round Rock. On Thursday, Union Pacific Police and W → Read More
New "fish eye" traffic cameras in Austin help improve signal timing
New cameras are showing up in Austin that could help improve signal timing throughout the city.The Austin city council could approve funding this week to buy up to $2 million or 100 new traffic detection cameras. The city already has traffic detection came → Read More
Racial unity theme of Good Friday event at Frank Erwin Center
Talks of racial healing and cultural diversity were the theme at the Good Friday service at the Frank Erwin Center.Groups from around 300 churches gathered together in the sold out arena Friday evening. Lining up outside the door was Karen Smith who got th → Read More
South Terminal set to open Thursday at ABIA
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials are working to make sure passengers using the new South Terminal know where to go even if they go to the wrong terminal at first.The new South Terminal is set to open on Thursday, April 13. Officials are pla → Read More
MoPac displays worker safety signs after overnight drunk driving crashes
Messages on MoPac encourage drivers to stay safe after multiple overnight drunk driving crashes.The Austin Transportation Department just released the winners of the #ontheroadATX contest. The contest asked Austin to submit message ideas to display on road → Read More
Vehicle illegally passed Buda teen before fatal crash
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash that killed a Buda teen on a stretch of road neighbors say is dangerous.16 year old Brynn Aylor was killed Wednesday afternoon on Jack Hays Trail on her way home from school. According to th → Read More
Austin council members butt heads over proposed statewide rideshare regulations
Austin city leaders butted heads at the state Capitol Tuesday as lawmakers talked about bills on statewide rideshare company regulations.The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met Tuesday. Two of the bills they talked about were SB 176 and SB 361. Both → Read More
Texting and driving ban bill passed unanimously in House committee
The House Transportation Committee voted unanimously to pass a texting and driving ban bill. The committee met Thursday morning at the capitol and voted 13-0 in favor of sending House Bill 62 to the House floor.Veteran representative Tom Craddick authored → Read More
36 charged after K2 operation in Downtown Austin
The Austin Police Department is cracking down on K2 -- charging 36 people in a roundup on Monday.All are charged with either possession or delivery of K2.This all comes after one of the worst times for overdoses in Austin back in November and December.Dece → Read More
Plan in place for storm during SXSW
When storms roll in to Austin during South by Southwest, organizers watch intently and have a plan in place to keep people safe.During the 2016 South by Southwest music festival, storms and lightning caused organizers to cancel or postpone many shows throu → Read More
APD reviewing practice of escorting processions
The Austin Police Dept. is reviewing the practice of escorting funeral processions after an officer was struck and killed while escorting such a procession last week.Ofc. Amir Abdul-Khaliq died Sunday from his injuries days after getting hit by that vehicl → Read More
Dogs and fish hooks a dangerous mix in an Austin park
Dog owners are scared for their pets' lives in an Austin park while sharing the space with fishermen.Red Bud Isle park sits right on the river in Austin. It’s an off-leash park that’s popular with dog owners. However, it’s also popular with fishermen.“They → Read More
Overnight flashing yellow lights in Austin nearly gone
Drivers at night will no longer see flashing yellow lights at Austin intersections.More than a hundred intersections in Austin become flashing yellow for the main lanes and flashing red in the secondary roadways overnight. This is to help traffic moving du → Read More
Battle stage getting set over statewide rideshare law
The stage is getting set for a battle in the legislature over whether or not to have the state regulate rideshare companies.In a Texas House transportation committee meeting Tuesday, legislators heard about a report about state laws for rideshare companies → Read More
Austin Council approves last chunk of funding for dangerous intersections
The Austin City Council has approved the last chunk of funding to improve five dangerous intersections. The city will receive $1,016,455 from the Texas Department of Transportation to help pay for construction at the top five dangerous intersections. TxDOT → Read More