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.

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.