Thousands of anti-abortion advocates march downtown in Rally for Life

Thousands of pro-life advocates marched downtown in celebration of Texas' sharp decline in abortions since the state's near-total ban took effect.

AFD puts out 6th Street high-rise fire

AFD says a fire broke out in a high-rise on W. 6th Street early Friday morning.

Heavy rains overflow creeks, streams in Central Texas

Heavy rains across Central Texas quickly flooded creeks and streams with storm water Monday, prompting road and park closures.

HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon

The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.

Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters

Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.

Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam

ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".

Downtown shootings leave Sixth Street visitors feeling unsafe

Thousands of people visit the Sixth Street Entertainment District every weekend. But after recent shootings in the bar district, some visitors are feeling unsafe.

Sixth Street shooting: APD releases body cam footage, identifies officers involved

Body cam footage from three officers at the scene, as well as police radio traffic and security camera footage, have been released in connection with the deadly officer-involved shooting outside a Sixth Street bar.

Deadly downtown stabbing victim identified: police

The victim of a deadly stabbing in downtown Austin earlier this month has been identified by police.

Suspect in south Austin assault still at-large

APD is searching for a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault that happened earlier this month in south Austin.

AFD on scene of elevator rescue downtown

AFD crews are responding to an elevator rescue in downtown Austin. The fire department asks drivers to avoid the area.

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.

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.