Austin Fire Department

The new nearly 400,000-square-foot building will house the city's three public safety agencies — Austin Fire, Austin Police and Austin-Travis County EMS. The building sits south of Zilker Park.

The fire started around midday Thursday and quickly grew to 55 acres. It was fully contained by 4:37 p.m., according to the Austin Fire Department.

The city council adopted a three-year plan to find alternatives to firefighting foam and fireproof uniforms that contain forever chemicals linked to cancer and other longterm health risks.

The city is paying millions of dollars in overtime to its firefighters because it's short staffed. The extra hours exacerbate an already stressful job.

Austin Firefighters are reminding folks about what to keep in mind about cooking with grease ahead of Thanksgiving.

The single occupant of the plane, a Texas Parks and Wildlife game warden, was taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.

The bakery, which has operated since 1981, was previously a live music venue that hosted some of Austin's most iconic performers, like Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Franklin Barrett Sechriest was charged with arson with intent to damage a place of worship, a first-degree felony.

Investigators say the suspect was seen with a gas can outside the synagogue Sunday night.

Austin's elected officials and faith leaders say the recent surge in antisemitic incidents is worrisome.