KXAN Austin

• APD: Suspect in custody after shootout with officer in north Austin
  A suspect was taken into custody after an exchange of gunfire with a police officer near U.S. 290 and Interstate 35 Wednesday morning, according to Austin Police.
• How many capital murder convictions have there been in Texas?
  On the heels of a capital murder conviction this month in Travis County stemming from the shooting death of two people in southeast Austin, KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases.
• Texas law expands virtual learning options
  Senate Bill 569 replaces the state's previous virtual learning framework and allows districts to offer individual virtual courses, full-time virtual and hybrid programs, and eventually full-time...
• Breezy today but triple-digit temperatures sticking around
  Wind gusts will pick up as the day goes on but will offer no relief for the heat we will continue to endure. - Freddy Vela
• Tropical tracker: Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic
  Each year, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Follow along as we track each storm throughout the season.
• Travis County residents are urged to take precautions after effective burn ban announcement
  Officials announced a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Travis County.
• Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief
  According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as...
• Austin residents weigh future of Cesar Chavez Street name at first public meeting
  The City of Austin has launched a public engagement process on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street. Community members can attend meetings, submit feedback online and suggest new names for the...
• Pflugerville City Council decides against asking voters for $87M bond election
  Pflugerville leaders decided against a bond election for residents during an hours-long council meeting Tuesday night.
• Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard
  A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
• Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
  A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
• Buc-ee's opens new location in San Marcos
  On Aug. 12, Buc-ee's opened its newest travel center in San Marcos, marking the company’s 57th location.