Austin businessman sets building on fire in Downtown: police

Austin businessman Dorsey Hardeman was caught on camera setting a building on fire in Downtown Austin and investigators believe he may be connected to another arson case.

SXSW and concerts: Downtown Austin prepares for upcoming events

Organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) said about 340,000 people packed into downtown Austin last year for the festival.

I-35 expansion project: Businesses along I-35 face displacement

As plans to expand I-35 get underway, businesses to the east and west of the freeway are facing a harsh reality. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.

Austin Light Rail project: Residents look at proposed station designs, locations

The multi-billion dollar Austin Light Rail project is moving forward. Residents were given the opportunity to look at the proposed station designs and locations at an open house.

Fire at abandoned bar downtown near Sixth Street: AFD

Austin fire crews responded to a fire at an abandoned bar, formerly the Mug Shots bar, in downtown Austin early Saturday morning.

Red River Cultural District seeks funding aid package

Interim executive director for Red River Cultural District Nicole Klepadlo spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about help with funding this year's events.

I-35 expansion project: TxDOT pushes back against lawsuit

The group Rethink 35 is suing TxDOT over the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. Critics say the $4.5 billion expansion will only increase congestion on the freeway rather than alleviate it.

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.