Downtown Austin Alliance launches new creative endeavor

A new program launched on Wednesday is meant to beautify Downtown Austin and provide more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.

Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez receives star at Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre honored a famous Austin filmmaker on Saturday: Robert Rodriguez. They unveiled a star with his name across it right under the theater's famed marquee.

PETA activists dress up in monkey suits, chains to protest at Austin Whole Foods

Shoppers clashed with animal activists in Downtown Austin on Wednesday, as PETA members dressed in monkey suits and chains staged a protest at a Whole Foods.

Daniel Perry's attorney, victim's mother speak out after full pardon

Daniel Perry, former Army Sgt. convicted of murdering Austin protester in 2020, was given a full pardon from Gov. Greg Abbott. Now, the victim's mother and Perry's attorney are speaking out.

Missing woman found over a week after night out in Downtown Austin: APD

Elizabeth Spalding and her twin sister were last known to be in Downtown Austin. The sister made it back home, but Elizabeth is still missing over a week later.

Suspect in Austin opioid overdose outbreak arrested: affidavit

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the outbreak of opioid overdoses in downtown Austin, according to an arrest affidavit.

Man arrested for murder in connection to deadly shooting: APD

A man was arrested for murder after shooting and killing a 24-year-old man in Downtown Austin, the Austin Police Department said.

8 dead, 51 overdoses reported in Austin: ATCEMS

Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded to 51 overdose calls in just over 24 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.

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.

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."

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.