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Texas Alliance for Life holds pro-life caravan instead of annual march

Texas Alliance for Life holds pro-life caravan instead of annual march

The Texas Alliance for Life's annual rally is held in opposition to the 1973 landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade concerning abortion.

9 hours ago
Texas State Capitol reopens but security expected to remain tight

Texas State Capitol reopens but security expected to remain tight

Threats of violence leading up to Inauguration Day thankfully didn't materialize but this doesn't mean the beefed up security is going away.

2 days ago
Biden, Harris supporters celebrate inauguration at Texas State Capitol

Biden, Harris supporters celebrate inauguration at Texas State Capitol

The FBI warned of possible armed protests at state capitols but on Inauguration Day most of those who showed up at the Texas State Capitol supported the new president and vice president.

3 days ago
Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot

Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot

The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.

4 days ago
Austin police prep for potential threats on Inauguration Day

Austin police prep for potential threats on Inauguration Day

The Austin Police Department is providing a briefing to discuss its plans for any potential threats that may happen on Inauguration Day.

4 days ago
Security tight at Texas Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day

Security tight at Texas Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day

With the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden one day away, security is extremely tight at the Texas Capitol.

5 days ago
DPS on high alert at Capitol after warning of possible armed protests

DPS on high alert at Capitol after warning of possible armed protests

Armed DPS troopers are guarding the Texas State Capitol as a precaution after the FBI warned all 50 state capitals of possible armed protests.

6 days ago
Second Amendment demonstration at Texas State Capitol despite closure

Second Amendment demonstration at Texas State Capitol despite closure

Demonstrators at the Texas State Capitol, most of them with the "boogaloo" movement, said they came to advocate for Second Amendment rights.

6 days ago
Despite State Capitol closure, many still visit from out of town

Despite State Capitol closure, many still visit from out of town

Many visitors from out of town and out of state stopped at the Texas State Capitol, which was closed off by DPS as plans of armed protests circulate.

January 16
Armed DPS guards pepper lawn of Texas State Capitol during closure

Armed DPS guards pepper lawn of Texas State Capitol during closure

Texas DPS says they will be at the State Capitol until at least January 20th out of an abundance of caution after the FBI statement.

January 16
Texas DPS closing State Capitol, grounds through Inauguration Day

Texas DPS closing State Capitol, grounds through Inauguration Day

Texas DPS says the closure is "out of an abundance of caution" due to reports of planned armed protests at the Texas State Capitol this week.

January 15
Trump supporters rally at Texas State Capitol

Trump supporters rally at Texas State Capitol

Supporters of President Donald Trump are gathering at the State Capitol to rally and voice their concerns over the election results.

January 6
Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.

Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.

“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.

January 6
Texas State Capitol reopens under new rules due to COVID-19

Texas State Capitol reopens under new rules due to COVID-19

The entire complex was put into lockdown back in the middle of March, but Tuesday, the massive doors leading inside the main building constantly swung open.

January 5
Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.

December 17, 2020
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin

Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin

The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district. 

December 4, 2020
FOX 7 Austin helps light the Christmas tree outside the Texas Capitol

FOX 7 Austin helps light the Christmas tree outside the Texas Capitol

FOX 7 Austin teamed up with the Downtown Austin Alliance to help spread a little holiday cheer this season.

December 3, 2020
City finishes adding bike lanes to Congress Avenue through downtown

City finishes adding bike lanes to Congress Avenue through downtown

Instead of three lanes on each side, Congress Avenue has now shrunk down to two to make room for the bike lanes.

November 21, 2020
18-wheeler crash on I-35 causes traffic delays

18-wheeler crash on I-35 causes traffic delays

The crash happened near Riverside Drive on I-35 Northbound approaching Cesar Chavez Street/Exit 234 with stopped traffic back to Slaughter Lane. 

November 19, 2020
Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll

Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll

The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.

November 12, 2020
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