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.

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.

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.

Hundreds march in downtown Austin against Israel's ground offensive in Gaza

Several hundred people filled Congress Avenue Sunday afternoon to protest Israel's ground offensive in Gaza amid a growing death toll there.

APD, Downtown Austin Alliance team up to get crime under control

There’s been an increased police presence in Downtown Austin over the past few weeks. It’s part of a new initiative launched by the Austin Police Department and the Downtown Austin Alliance to get crime under control.

Man points gun at 2 victims in downtown Austin; police investigating

The Austin Police Department (APD) is looking for a man they say pointed a handgun at two people walking past an alley in Downtown Austin.