Second pedestrian dies after March deadly hit-and-run near SXSW: APD

Another pedestrian involved in March's deadly hit-and-run near SXSW has died a month later, says the Austin Police Department.

Austin implements new restrictions on e-scooters

In the downtown area, the city will reduce the number of scooters allowed from more than 4,000 to slightly more than 2,000.

SXSW 2024: Bon Jovi members talk future
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FOX 7 Austin?s John Krinjak spoke with Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Hugh McDonald, lead guitarist Phil X and percussionist Everett Bradley at the premiere of the band?s new docuseries ?Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story? at the Paramount Theatre in Austin.

SXSW 2024: Jon Bon Jovi talks
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FOX 7 Austin?s John Krinjak spoke with Jon Bon Jovi at the premiere of the band?s new docuseries ?Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story? at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. They discussed 40 years of Bon Jovi, the honesty of the docuseries, Bon Jovi?s new single ?Legendary?, and what Jon loves about Austin and SXSW.

SXSW 2024: Director on new Bon Jovi docuseries
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At the premiere of ?Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story? at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, FOX 7 Austin?s John Krinjak spoke with director Gotham Chopra, showrunner Giselle Parets and producer Alex Trudeau Viriato about what it was like working with the band, and having the docuseries premiere at SXSW.

SXSW 2024: Tech company turns storytelling into personalized music experience

A tech company at SXSW introduced a unique music experience that turns storytelling into personalized music, all using artificial intelligence.

SXSW 2024: Performer uses music to amplify Indigenous voices

One artist performing at SXSW will be singing to represent her indigenous culture. Her voice, also, a call to action to see more diverse representation at big events like SXSW.

SXSW 2024: Local artist uses platform to honor son

A lot of musicians are playing at SXSW, but one local artist is using his platform to honor his son, who was killed in a tragic accident last year.

Crime pushed to West Campus since start of SXSW: SafeHorns

The leader of a University of Texas student safety group said crime has been pushed to West Campus since the start of South by Southwest in Downtown Austin.

SXSW 2024: Bon Jovi premieres docuseries at festival

Rock band Bon Jovi was at SXSW for the premiere of their new docuseries, marking a very special milestone.

Austin organizations call for city to reinvest SXSW money into community

Local leaders from various organizations gathered on the steps outside city hall to demand city dollars from SXSW be invested back into the community.

SXSW: Australia House and Western Australia
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A delegation from Australia was in Austin to help celebrate the grand opening of the Invest and Trade Western Australia Americas Hub in Austin. FOX 7 Austin's digital content manager Donny Wong got details.

SXSW 2024: New documentary looks at iconic Atlanta street party

“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" premiered at SXSW, chronicling the history of the Freaknik, a street party dating back to the 1980s that drew thousands to Atlanta, Georgia, during spring break.

SXSW 2024: Artists drop out of showcases over U.S. Army sponsorship

Dozens of artists have dropped out of SXSW showcases over the U.S. Army’s sponsorship and the festival’s inclusion of defense contractors.

Austin police, ATCEMS provide safety tips after deadly crash near SXSW

Austin first responders provided tips to the public for South by Southwest after a deadly hit-and-run that took place early Tuesday morning.

New documentary on Alex Jones premieres at SXSW 2024

A new documentary on the trial of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has premiered at SXSW. John Krinjak sits down with the film's director Dan Reed in this FOX 7 Focus.