Zilker Park

Smith was in a relationship with Brandon Thompson, the man who allegedly first shot her and then a police officer near Zilker Park. Thompson was charged with murder Wednesday.

APD and the Austin ISD police admitted "failure" in their communication after the shooting Wednesday morning.

Police say they're looking into why the alert was prematurely canceled Wednesday morning.

Police said the officer who was shot is in stable condition. A woman who was also shot is not expected to survive, Chief Lisa Davis said.

Some City Council members said they would support the sale of beer and wine at the cafe, especially if it encourages more local businesses to bid on a contract to run it.

A portion of every ticket sold supports Austin parks, trails and green spaces. The money raised last year will pay for improvements across the city.

The annual music festival at Zilker Park takes place the weekends of Oct. 3 and 10.

Gusty winds helped keep dozens of brightly colored kites flying high Saturday during the annual event.

Austin is not often associated with alligators. But gators do loom large in our local history.

The opening of the train follows a long road of setbacks. A train last ran in Zilker Park back in 2019.