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Juneteenth celebrations around Austin this month

1 day ago | kxan.com | Abigail Jones

AUSTIN (KXAN) - This year marks the fifth that Juneteenth is being celebrated as a federally recognized holiday, but the celebration of Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, dates back to the 19th century. On June 19, 1865, Union Major-General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 to the people of Galveston, stating that all slaves had been freed, according to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation freeing those who were enslaved on Jan. 1, 1863.
CapMetro swears in first transit police officers

1 day ago | kxan.com | Brianna Hollis

AUSTIN (KXAN) - CapMetro held a swearing-in ceremony for its first class of transit police officers Friday morning, where 12 members of the new force received their badges. "This was a direct response from the feedback we had received from our customers and our frontline staff who had asked for enhanced safety measures on our system," said Dottie Watkins, CapMetro's president and CEO.
AFD responding to 'light box alarm' fire in northeast Austin

1 day ago | kxan.com | Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin Fire Department is responding to a "Light Box alarm" in northeast Austin, following a report of cardboard and pallets that were on fire, the agency said on social media Friday. AFD refers to "light box" calls for fires that may not rise to the standard for the alarm-level response, KXAN reported in 2022. Around 1:50 p.m. crews responded to 9807 Brown Lane "with a large amount of pallets and trash on fire," according to AFD.
Pride month 2025 celebrations in and around Austin

1 day ago | kxan.com | Abigail Jones |Cora Neas

AUSTIN (KXAN) - June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride month, commemorating the historic Stonewall Riots in New York, which marked a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement in the late 1960s and early 70s. Though the city of Austin doesn't host its official Pride celebration until August, there are several community events and celebrations in and around Austin honoring the LGBTQ+ community throughout the month of June.
'More than just a runway show'; Art Bra spotlights breast cancer survivors, education

1 day ago | kxan.com | Abigail Jones

AUSTIN (KXAN) - This weekend, a runway show described as "a fusion of opulence and artistry" will spotlight more than just fashion. Art Bra Austin aims to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors while raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC), a Central Texas nonprofit that provides free, personalized services to individuals and families affected by breast cancer. Every model who will take the stage at Art Bra on Saturday has faced or is facing breast cancer.
Traffic being diverted due to 18-wheeler hitting bridge on I-35 near Georgetown

2 days ago | kxan.com | Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Traffic is being diverted after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on Interstate 35, according to the city of Georgetown. The city said on social media that the 18-wheeler hit the bridge just north of 195 on northbound I-35. "Northbound lanes will be diverted to one lane due to possible bridge damage which TxDOT is currently assessing," the city said. "Traffic will be diverted to the frontage road.
A/C unit stolen from Austin nonprofit as temps rise

2 days ago | kxan.com | Nabil Brent Remadna

AUSTIN (KXAN) - An organization that helps people deal with the loss of loved ones is now dealing with loss as well. In early May, thieves stole an A/C unit from outside The Christi Center on Hancock Drive in central Austin. "It is a little warm as you can see, the heat is intense," said Cathy Collins, Crime Victim Advocate with The Christi Center. Collins said she believes someone pulled up behind their largest building, which backs up to an empty lot, then cut and pulled the units off the wall.
66-year-old woman dies following 3-vehicle crash in southeast Austin

2 days ago | kxan.com | Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A 66-year-old woman died after a three-vehicle crash in southeast Austin Wednesday night, according to the Austin Police Department. APD officers responded around 9 p.m. to a crash at E. Ben White Boulevard and E. Riverside Drive. Two sedans and a pickup truck were involved in the crash, per an APD press release. First responders took the driver and a passenger of one of the sedans to a local hospital. APD identified that driver as Lisa Gail Cooper, who was later pronounced dead.
How many drowning deaths happen per year in Travis County? What prevention resources are there?

2 days ago | kxan.com | Abigail Jones

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The Austin area has several bodies of water that people use for recreational activities like kayaking and swimming, which see an uptick in the warmer months. But with an increase in outdoor activity comes an increase in tragedies caused by accidents. Earlier this week, a teenage boy's body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake after investigators said he was "unknowingly standing near an underwater shelf" when he slipped and did not resurface.
Did your trees get hurt in Austin's severe weather? Here's what you can do

2 days ago | kxan.com | Abigail Jones

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Central Texas is prone to severe weather in the springtime, so people who live in the Austin area are likely prepared to protect themselves and their homes and pets when storms, strong winds, and tornadoes roll through. Something that may not be top of mind, though... trees. After a microburst associated with a supercell thunderstorm moved through Austin last week, a viewer emailed KXAN saying they were concerned about the wellbeing of their trees.