Dining out for Christmas meal in Austin
Christmas has come to an end, and many families decided to trade the traditional dinner at home for local restaurants in downtown Austin.
Israel-Hamas War: Palestine vigil held at Austin City Hall
Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
Man killed in deadly Sixth Street officer-involved shooting identified by police
Austin police have released new details about the fatal officer-involved shooting on Sixth Street this past weekend.
Austin's newly renovated shelter opens, hopes to fill beds by Christmas
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.
Deadly downtown crash: Austin police looking for 2 persons of interest
Austin police are searching for two persons of interest who may have more information on a deadly crash that happened in Downtown in October.
1 killed, 3 injured in officer-involved shooting on Sixth Street
The incident began with a report of an individual attempting to enter a bar on Sixth Street with a gun, Austin police say.
Man stabbed another following argument over meth sale on Congress Avenue: affidavit
A 56-year-old man has been charged with first-degree felony murder in the early morning stabbing at 6th and Congress on Sunday, Dec. 10.
AFD responds to large gas leak in West Campus
The Austin Fire Department responded to a large gas leak in West Campus Tuesday afternoon.
AFD responds to fire in downtown Austin
Austin firefighters and EMS responded to a fire in downtown Austin.
Deadly hit-and-run: Driver hits, kills pedestrian in Downtown Austin, APD says
Police say the driver of a lifted white pickup truck hit a pedestrian at 7th Street and Red River early Monday morning and took off.
Stabbing in downtown Austin leaves 1 person dead: APD
Austin police are investigating a fatal stabbing on Congress Avenue and say there is a person of interest.
UT Austin's Frank Erwin Center demolition underway
The demolition of UT Austin's Frank Erwin Center is now underway. By October 2024, it will be gone.
Saint Mary Cathedral installs St. Michael statue
The statue of St. Michael was recently commissioned to be installed in a niche in the bell tower at Saint Mary Cathedral.
Downtown Holiday Sing Along & Stroll rings in holiday season in Austin
The free-family friendly event featured holiday shopping, food, live music, and photos with Santa, as well as the Capitol Tree Lighting.
Sixth Street bar helps those in need on Thanksgiving
Friends Bar on Sixth Street was open Thanksgiving for "Friendsgiving," where those in need could get a hot meal and donated items, like clothing and care packages.
Austin police officer killed in shooting honored at candelight vigil
A vigil was held at City Hall in downtown Austin to honor Officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on November 11.
Palestine supporters rally at Texas Capitol, downtown Austin
Thousands of Palestine supporters held a rally before taking to the streets, calling for a cease fire.
Veterans Day 2023: Austin and Kyle hold parades honoring those who served
There was no shortage of tributes across central Texas on Veterans Day this year, with parades from Kyle to downtown Austin.
Austin City Council approves purchase of former Salvation Army downtown shelter
The purchase includes the shelter at 501 E. 8th Street, a retail storefront property at 718 Red River Street and a surface parking lot at 700 Red River Street.
White powder sent to Texas AG's office; FBI investigating
Three people were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center as a precaution after an envelope containing white powder was sent to the Texas Attorney General's Office, FOX 7 has learned.