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.
Police investigate 'suspicious package' in downtown Austin; road reopens
The Austin Police Department investigated a suspicious package in downtown Austin.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crash in downtown Austin kills elderly man: APD
Austin police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed a man 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.
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.
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.
'All clear' after bomb squad investigates suspicious package downtown: APD
Austin police investigated a suspicious package in downtown Austin, calling in the bomb squad.
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.
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.


















