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Austin sees 2 homicides, deadly officer-involved shooting in less than 48 hours

Austin sees 2 homicides, deadly officer-involved shooting in less than 48 hours

It was a violent weekend in Austin. In less then 48 hours, the city saw two homicides, and a deadly officer-involved shooting. So far, no arrests have been made.

April 29, 2024 7:14pm CDT
Man killed in deadly downtown Austin shooting identified

Man killed in deadly downtown Austin shooting identified

The Austin Police Department has identified a man killed in a deadly shooting in Downtown Austin on Saturday.

April 27, 2024 11:25am CDT
Police investigate 'suspicious package' in downtown Austin; road reopens

Police investigate 'suspicious package' in downtown Austin; road reopens

The Austin Police Department investigated a suspicious package in downtown Austin.

April 23, 2024 8:36pm CDT
City launches 'Sip Safely' pilot program to protect bar-goers downtown

City launches 'Sip Safely' pilot program to protect bar-goers downtown

The City of Austin is trying to protect people from getting their drinks spiked in downtown bars. The city has launched a pilot program called “Sip Safely."

April 23, 2024 2:04pm CDT
Mr. Doodle paints his largest U.S. mural in downtown Austin

Mr. Doodle paints his largest U.S. mural in downtown Austin

Mr. Doodle’s largest mural in the United States is now located at 6th and Congress Ave.

April 22, 2024 3:17pm CDT
Man crashes 18-wheeler into empty vehicles, charged with DWI: APD

Man crashes 18-wheeler into empty vehicles, charged with DWI: APD

Austin police responded to multiple reports of a crash involving an 18-wheeler and unoccupied vehicles Sunday night near the Republic of Texas Museum.

April 22, 2024 11:59am CDT
Second pedestrian dies after March deadly hit-and-run near SXSW: APD

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.

April 17, 2024 10:11am CDT
Don't Mess With Our Kids protests held at state Capitol

Don't Mess With Our Kids protests held at state Capitol

Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.

April 13, 2024 10:04pm CDT
Person rescued from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street: ATCEMS

Person rescued from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street: ATCEMS

ATCEMS medics rescued an unconscious person from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street on Saturday.

April 13, 2024 4:32pm CDT
UT Austin provides inside look at Frank Erwin Center demo

UT Austin provides inside look at Frank Erwin Center demo

UT Austin provided an inside look at how the demolition of the Frank Erwin Center is going.

April 12, 2024 5:06pm CDT
Man accused of killing pedestrian in downtown Austin hit-and-run charged with murder: APD

Man accused of killing pedestrian in downtown Austin hit-and-run charged with murder: APD

A man accused of killing pedestrian in hit-and-run in downtown Austin during SXSW is now charged with murder, police said.

April 2, 2024 8:41pm CDT
New e-scooter regulations in Austin go into effect April 1

New e-scooter regulations in Austin go into effect April 1

New e-scooter regulations in the City of Austin went into effect on April 1.

April 1, 2024 5:39pm CDT
Austin implements new restrictions on e-scooters

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.

March 28, 2024 10:14pm CDT
Crash in downtown Austin kills elderly man: APD

Crash in downtown Austin kills elderly man: APD

Austin police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed a man in downtown Austin.

March 27, 2024 1:40pm CDT
I-35 shut down after vehicle hits pedestrian in Downtown Austin

I-35 shut down after vehicle hits pedestrian in Downtown Austin

Southbound I-35 is closed in Downtown Austin after a crash that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

March 27, 2024 10:46am CDT
Things to do in Austin this weekend: March 23-24

Things to do in Austin this weekend: March 23-24

Spring is here and with it comes NASCAR, ballet, a brewery festival and more. Here's your FOX 7 Weekend round up.

March 23, 2024 11:05am CDT
Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA

Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA

A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.

March 21, 2024 6:17pm CDT
'All clear' after bomb squad investigates suspicious package downtown: APD

'All clear' after bomb squad investigates suspicious package downtown: APD

Austin police investigated a suspicious package in downtown Austin, calling in the bomb squad.

March 14, 2024 9:28pm CDT
Man arrested for deadly hit-and-run near SXSW was evading police before crash: affidavit

Man arrested for deadly hit-and-run near SXSW was evading police before crash: affidavit

A man has been arrested in connection with the deadly hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian in downtown Austin near SXSW.

March 14, 2024 12:26pm CDT
SXSW 2024: New documentary looks at iconic Atlanta street party

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.

March 13, 2024 9:57pm CDT
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