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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man arrested for carrying fentanyl-laced cocaine, firearm following traffic stop: APD
APD says this arrest got approximately 250,000 fatal doses of this drug off the streets.
APD says this arrest got approximately 250,000 fatal doses of this drug off the streets.
Supporters of Israel gather outside Texas State Capitol
Hundreds gathered with Israeli flags outside the Texas State Capitol Sunday afternoon.
Hundreds gathered with Israeli flags outside the Texas State Capitol Sunday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
1 detained after allegedly setting items on fire in Downtown Austin high-rise
Austin fire crews responded to The Quincy Sunday morning where someone had reportedly set items on fire on the 23rd floor.
Austin fire crews responded to The Quincy Sunday morning where someone had reportedly set items on fire on the 23rd floor.
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.
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.
E-scooter crashes in Downtown Austin are rare: ATCEMS report
A new report from Austin-Travis County EMS suggests crashes involving scooters are actually pretty rare.
A new report from Austin-Travis County EMS suggests crashes involving scooters are actually pretty rare.
Austin man says he was drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars after night out in downtown
"We were in no way to the point of blackout drinking." An Austin man says he woke up and found his phone and credit and debit cards missing and then he checked his bank accounts.
"We were in no way to the point of blackout drinking." An Austin man says he woke up and found his phone and credit and debit cards missing and then he checked his bank accounts.
Israel-Hamas war: Hundreds gather at Texas Capitol to rally for Palestine
Crowds gathered in front of the Capitol Sunday afternoon to rally in support of Palestine. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has led to more than 3,600 lives being lost.
Crowds gathered in front of the Capitol Sunday afternoon to rally in support of Palestine. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has led to more than 3,600 lives being lost.
Israel-Hamas war: Central Texans gather at Capitol in support of Israel
The Texas State Capitol's south lawn in downtown Austin was filled with people all sharing a similar message: “We stand for Israel."
The Texas State Capitol's south lawn in downtown Austin was filled with people all sharing a similar message: “We stand for Israel."
Shooting in downtown Austin witnessed by DPS; suspect arrested
Austin police say the shooting happened near the intersection of 7th Street and I-35 around 1:24 a.m.
Austin police say the shooting happened near the intersection of 7th Street and I-35 around 1:24 a.m.