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AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: An earlier version of this story stated that the school sent out a "lockdown" alert. However, the school said it was never on lockdown. The Texas School for the Deaf (TDS) received a threatening phone call Wednesday, prompting an investigation from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Austin Police Department (APD).

Texas School for the Deaf receives threatening phone call

AUSTIN, Texas — The lack of affordable child care centers has become a burden for Austin's working parents. Some parents are having trouble finding an affordable place that will take care of their children. Open Door Preschools is an Austin organization that has several campuses across the city. Its...

The child care crisis in Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly (District 6) plans to present a resolution to improve electric scooter safety and sidewalk congestion in Downtown Austin. Electric scooters have been regulated in Downtown Austin since 2018. The scooters can be a fun and useful way to navigate the...

City council set to discuss a resolution to improve e-scooter safety and congestion Thursday

AUSTIN, Texas — Dominique Tripp is mourning the loss of her sister, Shanreka Mays, after she said Mays was shot and killed on March 22. Tripp said her sister would have been 28 on March 31 and had birthday plans set for this weekend. "I was in total shock...

Family speaks out after loved one shot, killed on Techni Center Drive in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council will reconvene at City Hall Thursday morning. Here's a look at a few of the important items on the council's agenda. Council members are set to continue their discussion of renovations for two City-owned shelters. The council is set to ratify construction contracts for the renovations on Thursday.

3 things to know about the Austin City Council's March 23 meeting

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-based job search company Indeed has announced that it is cutting 2,200 jobs. Indeed is the latest company to join big names in the tech industry announcing mass layoffs. In a letter sent to employees, CEO Chris Hyams said the 2,200 cuts represent around 15% of the Indeed team. According to Hyams, the cuts affect nearly every team, function, level and region at Indeed and Indeed Flex.

Austin-based Indeed cuts 2,200 jobs

Lago Vista, TX

LAGO VISTA, Texas — Residents in Lago Vista, Texas, are being asked to conserve water Friday morning as crews work to fix an issue at a water plant. The City of Lago Vista said Friday morning that due to issues at Water Plant 3, that plant has been taken out of service. Residents have been asked to do their best to conserve water until further notice.

Lago Vista residents asked to conserve water as crews work to fix issue at water plant

AUSTIN, Texas — If you plan to drive around Austin between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. this week, you may want to pack your patience. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said that multiple northbound and southbound Interstate 35 main lanes, frontage roads, entrance and exit ramps and flyovers will be closed nightly at US 183 this week.

Parts of I-35 at US 183 will be closed overnight almost every day this week

AUSTIN, Texas — With March Madness officially underway, scammers will be targeting many people, sending texts offering fake contests, bracket challenges, promotions and prizes surrounding the tournament. Many of these texts will appear to be from betting sites like DraftKings or FanDuel, but they’re really scammers trying to get...

Experts warn to be wary of March Madness scam texts

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's fourth homicide this week after a man was shot to death in southeast Austin late Thursday night. APD said at approximately 10:43 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a shots fired call at the Woodway Square Apartments, located at 1700 Teri Road. The 911 caller stated that they had heard several gunshots within the complex.

Austin police investigating fourth homicide this week after fatal shooting on Teri Road

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video was published in Feburary. A federal lawsuit over the South Terminal of Austin's airport is scheduled to be heard in court next year, according to a report from the Austin Business Journal (ABJ). LoneStar Airport Holdings LLC, which operates the South...

Report: Legal battle over Austin airport's South Terminal won't go to trial until May 2024

AUSTIN, Texas — Housing permits are on the rise in Austin. In fact, a new study reports that in 2022, Austin officials approved more new housing permits than any other metro in the country. Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with more and more people...

Study: Austin ranks No. 1 for approved housing, apartment permits

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video states that the victim was shot and stabbed, but she was not stabbed. The Austin Police Department is investigating after a woman died from apparent gunshot wounds in an East Austin apartment late Wednesday night. APD said just after 9 p.m....

Woman killed in shooting on Techni Center Drive in East Austin

Round Rock, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — As the weather gets warmer and families take their annual bluebonnet photos outside, medical experts at St. David's HealthCare are warning the community to be wary of snakes. Kristen Hullum, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, said people tend to...

It's bluebonnet season, which means an uptick in snakebites

Dallas, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Domestic violence survivors, advocates and legislators gathered at the Texas State Capitol Thursday morning to make a case for full funding of domestic violence services in this legislative session. The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) has been collecting signatures as part of its "2023 Purple...

Domestic violence survivors, advocates convene at Texas Capitol to make case for full funding of services

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's airport recorded near-record numbers this month as tens of thousands of people came in and out of the city during South by Southwest (SXSW). The airport expects more busy days as the PGA's Dell Match Play event kicks off on Wednesday, and NASCAR will be at the Circuit of the Americas at the end of this week – all while SXSW came to an end on Sunday.

Austin airport reports 2nd busiest day ever for SXSW 2023

Travis County, TX

AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County leaders took a step toward getting more people mental health assistance on Tuesday. The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution that directs staff to find locations and funding for a new Central Booking and Diversion Center. As the KVUE Defenders reported in...

Travis County Commissioners Court approves next step for new diversion center

Luling, TX

LULING, Texas — Crews in Luling, Texas, are cleaning up the scene of a crash after an 18-wheeler was struck by a train. The Luling Police Department (LPD) said just after 11 a.m. on Thursday that the semi-truck was struck by the train at the Elm Avenue crossing. Police said the crossing will be closed for an extended period of time while the crash is being investigated and cleared up.

18-wheeler struck by train in Luling

ROUND ROCK, Texas — One year ago, several tornadoes came through Central Texas. One of those tornadoes ripped through Round Rock, resulting in $32 million dollars in damage and 700 homes being impacted by the destruction. One of the homes impacted belonged to Michael Talamantez, who said he was...

Round Rock man still rebuilding one year after 2022 tornado

Dripping Springs, TX

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas — The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees is set to meet Monday night. Among the items trustees are set to discuss is allowing families to transfer schools to address over-enrollment. According to an agenda item for Monday's meeting, the student enrollment at Dripping Springs Elementary...

Dripping Springs ISD board to consider allowing school transfers to address overcrowding

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LIST: Central Texas schools announce cancellations amid Winter Storm Warning

AUSTIN, Texas — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the majority of the Central Texas area until noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1. This weather...

LIST: Central Texas schools announce cancellations amid Winter Storm Warning

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