Travis County

The legal dispute over bonds designated to fund a light rail system in Austin will continue this week. A judge is set to hear motions related to the fight over Project Connect bonds on Thursday. Voters had previously approved the system in 2020.

KXAN reviewed data on statewide capital cases in Texas following a recent capital murder conviction. This conviction took place this month in Travis County, stemming from a shooting that resulted in the death of two people in southeast Austin.

A Travis County jury found Sherles Machado-Hernandez guilty of capital murder. The crime related to the deaths of Francis Kaina Anseume Corredor and Bryan Florentino Flores Alvarez, who were found shot to death in southeast Austin in 2024.

A Houston man faces a felony charge in Travis County after state investigators allege he threatened to stab staff at the Texas Governor’s Office over online content restrictions. The alleged conflict centers on restrictions related to his access to anime.

State Rep. James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud, but ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found Talarico voted using his parents’ address after purchasing a nearby home, potentially violating voting laws. Paxton, Talarico’s Senate opponent, also faced similar allegations for voting at an address where he allegedly no longer resides. Both have not fully disclosed their voting histories, and an attorney noted Texas election laws are broadly worded, making fraud determinations challenging.

The son of a cold case murder victim is seeking answers regarding his mother's 1974 death in Travis County. He is speaking out 52 years after the incident.

A man has been arrested on a felony charge for leaving the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist on SH-130 in eastern Travis County. State troopers reported the incident occurred on SH-130, leading to the arrest.

A motorcyclist was killed in Travis County after being struck by two vehicles. The incident resulted in one fatality.

The Texas Rangers are seeking a man released on bond prematurely in Travis County after he and three others were arrested in connection with a San Antonio home invasion.

Austin-Travis County EMS has shifted the search for a missing swimmer in Travis County to a recovery operation.

Recreational access to parts of Pedernales River and Lake Travis has been restored after a supplemental order limiting use was rescinded. The order was part of a disaster declaration that previously restricted recreational activities in Travis County.

A four-vehicle crash occurred on Bee Caves Road and Beardsley Lane in Travis County, resulting in one person being seriously injured and airlifted by STAR Flight, as reported by DPS.

Twelve jurors and two alternates will each receive nearly $27,000 from Travis County after a criminal case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and county attorney Jason Nassour was dropped. The case involved allegations of evidence tampering and took years to resolve despite only three days of jury work.

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after charges of evidence tampering related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.

Travis County leaders have formally opposed a wastewater permit application for the proposed White Rocks Entertainment development, citing concerns about water quality, wildlife habitat, erosion, and the project's impact on local resources.

OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is seeking to use her deceased boyfriend’s 2020 animal-cruelty warrant in her self-defense murder trial, arguing it challenges prosecutors’ portrayal of him as nonviolent. The defense highlights a dead dog found in a kennel with no water as evidence of his cruelty, while disputing prosecutors’ use of an elevator video to depict Clenney as the aggressor.

Texas Hill Country experienced devastating floods again, with the Guadalupe River rising rapidly and causing high-water rescues, road washouts, and at least one death. The flooding, driven by relentless downpours and the region's flood-prone topography, overlaps with areas hit by last year's deadly floods, which killed over 100 people.

Travis County Judge Andy Brown reported one death in Kerr County due to flash flooding. Travis County has deployed resources to Kerr and Gillespie Counties affected by major flooding.

Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared local disasters ahead of expected heavy rain and possible flash flooding through Thursday.

A father is speaking out after his 19-year-old daughter was killed in a shooting outside a Travis County cabaret over the July 4th weekend. The incident is described as 'a parent’s worst nightmare.'

Travis County law enforcement identified two victims killed in a shooting outside a gentlemen's club over the July 4th weekend. The incident occurred during the holiday weekend.

A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail by a Travis County judge in connection with a 2024 deadly shooting.

A Travis County grand jury has indicted three people, including two former county tax office employees, following an investigation into a vehicle registration scheme that operated directly out of the county billing system for more than three years.

20 aircraft owners in Travis County owe a combined $1.98 million in delinquent taxes, according to the Travis County Tax Office.

A fight in a crowded parking lot outside a Travis County gentlemen's club early Sunday escalated into a shooting that left a man and a woman dead, according to authorities. Deputies are investigating the incident as a double homicide.

The July 2025 flood destroyed the FM 1431 bridge at Cow Creek and shifted the Big Sandy Creek bridge, disrupting access for residents and drivers for weeks. Travis County bridges are facing unique post-flood challenges.

Almost 200 flood-related calls were made to Travis County 911 on July 5, 2025. Marion Hanson made the first such call, as revealed by a call log obtained by KXAN through a Texas Public Information Act request.

Health officials in Travis County have detected a positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in the 78733 zip code. The report confirms the presence of the virus in the area.

A man was sentenced to 70 years in prison for a 2024 murder in Austin. A Travis County jury convicted him of the deadly shooting at a north Austin apartment.

Austin Public Health confirmed the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus in western Travis County. The detection marks an early indication of the virus's presence in the region.

A missing man, who was the subject of a Silver Alert, was found dead in Travis County after an extensive search, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

One year after catastrophic floods in Central Texas that killed over 130 people, attention remains on improving early warning systems, particularly flood sirens. Travis County residents express lingering fear despite efforts to enhance alerts.

Inside Austin's Agenda's host Grace Reader examines the aftermath of flash floods that killed over 130 people in Central Texas one year ago. The episode focuses on Travis County's response and recovery efforts.

The article discusses 911 call recordings from the Kerr County Floods, obtained by KXAN, which include the first of nearly 200 calls received by Travis County dispatch during the flood event. The calls served as a lifeline for some callers and a final goodbye for others.

Travis County is experiencing a public defender shortage that causes 20% of defendants requiring legal representation to wait for an available defender, potentially delaying court proceedings for years.

A semi-truck rolled over on US-183 in southeastern Travis County, prompting agency responses early Wednesday morning.

A Congressional panel has demanded records from Travis County District Attorney José Garza related to immigration prosecution. The request focuses on the DA's office in Travis County.

A Travis County inmate died after experiencing a medical emergency in his cell, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

Austin Public Health released a consultant's 'Community Violence Intervention Strategy' report as a first step in developing a comprehensive public health and safety plan for the city and Travis County.

Travis County has signed a preventative disaster declaration in response to the New World screwworm (NWS) threat, which has been detected in parts of Texas. The county is taking proactive measures to prepare in case the pest reaches their area.