CMT Awards hosted in Austin with events in Downtown taking place all weekend

The city has closed multiple roads throughout downtown and built outdoor stages for popular country artists including Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. The events lead up to the CMT Awards, which will be on Sunday at the Moody Center.

Victim suffers severe brain injuries following attack by man in Downtown Austin: APD

The victim had severe injuries and was immediately taken to a hospital. The injuries included multiple skull fractures, swelling of the head, and severe brain trauma.

Opening statements begin in murder trial of Sgt. Daniel Perry

In a packed courtroom, opening statements and witness testimony picked up for the murder trial of Daniel Perry. Perry is accused of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. If Perry is found guilty by a jury, he could face life in prison.

Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect

ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.

Two people stabbed in downtown Austin, police investigating

Two people were taken to local hospitals with potentially serious injuries Friday night after being stabbed in the area of Driskill and Rainey streets.

SXSW 2023: Preview the premieres and activations of the film and TV festival

The festival opens with "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves", and features multiple exciting events spotlighting your favorite TV shows and movies.

SXSW 2023: Museum of Graffiti showcases The Art of Hip Hop

The Museum of Graffiti is holding its first-ever pop-up in Austin celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with an opening weekend featuring legendary artists like Wu Tang's Raekwon, Talib Kweli, De La Soul's Maseo, and more.

SXSW 2023: Lush House showcases how cosmetics and tech are meeting for good

South by Southwest is officially underway and Rainey Street is bustling. Lush House is one of many activations open on the popular street.

City to install temporary solar lighting on trail near Rainey Street before start of SXSW

The installment of temporary lighting comes after family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail spoke to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.

UT students protest in favor of abolishing APD following officer-involved shootings

In front of the Capitol, the protestors chanted “no peace until no police” and said Austin Police officers should not have the ability to decide life or death for community members.

Families of loved ones lost along dark trail near Rainey Street call for lights, cameras

One by one, family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail by Rainey Street spoke directly to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.

Police looking for missing, endangered man last seen in South Austin

33-year-old Nikko Jackson was last seen on Feb. 21 and it's unknown where he may have gone or who he may be with, says Austin police. Jackson needs an oxygen tank, daily medications, and requires weekly medical procedures.

Austin police arrest suspect in connection with 2 murders

The Austin Police Department says their detectives have made an arrest in connection with two recent murders. They will be providing an update at 11:30 a.m.