Evan Dorshorst got word from his dog sitter that his package - an order of food and medication for his dog - got stolen.

Austin officials are gearing up for another tough legislative session. But Mayor Kirk Watson said he'll be able to defend the city's interests.

Capital Metro — the operator of the Austin area's public transportation system which includes shuttle and bus services as well as a commuter rail line — will be suspending its services 9 p.m. Monday ahead of inclement weather, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said at a press conference Monday morning.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal transportation funding last week. Watson spoke to the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Transportation Standing Committee to stress the importance of focusing

The cold weather is here, and the precipitation is on the way. The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

The University announced the cancellation of classes Tuesday in anticipation of inclement weather. Troy Kimmel, a UT geography professor and meteorologist,  forecasted one inch or less of snow and sleet for the Interstate 35 corridor starting Monday night,

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 9 am for Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Commuters need to be vigilant watching for slick spots on roads this morning. It’s going to be a cold, windy morning with temperatures in the mid-to upper-20s and […]

The Austin area is expected to get 1-2 inches of a wintry mix of snow and sleet on Monday and Tuesday. Austin ISD and other local school districts have announced closures for Tuesday.

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Because of anticipated precipitation and lower high temperatures, the city will also keep cold-weather shelters open 24 hours starting Wednesday night.

Austin Energy received a $15 million federal grant to build more electric vehicle charging stations across Austin.

The Austin area is expected to get between 1 to 1½ inches of rain from Wednesday night to Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.