2 injured in 'machete' fight near Austin City Hall
Two people were injured after a fight with a machete across the street from Austin City Hall Monday night, police said.
Dozens attend prayer vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
VIDEO: Austin police officer on restricted duty after punching man on 6th Street
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
'Austin FIRST' pilot program to send mental health experts to crises
The City of Austin is starting a pilot program to help respond during mental health crises.
Explosion at Downtown Houston hotel under construction; multiple workers injured
Six workers were injured in an explosion involving water heaters at a hotel under construction in Downtown Houston on Thursday, officials say.
City of Austin wants feedback on design options for 6th Street
The City of Austin wants your opinion on what 6th Street should look like in the future. It's part of an effort to revitalize the street.
Man arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Austin: APD
A man was arrested after detectives identified him as the suspect in a drug trafficking case in Austin.
Sixth Street officer-involved shooting: Injured woman files lawsuit
A woman shot in the right eye during an officer-involved shooting at a Sixth Street bar in 2023 has filed suit.
'Rainey Street Ripper': New study looks at deaths around Lady Bird Lake
Texas State University completed a study examining deaths that happened in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past couple of decades.
Possible overdoses at downtown Austin bar: 1 dead, 3 hospitalized
The Austin Police Department is investigating possible overdoses at a downtown Austin bar that left one person dead and three hospitalized.
Woman knocked out by man after verbal altercation in downtown Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a man caught on video punching a woman in the face and knocking her out.
New valet pilot program to offer 6th Street parking
An Austin-based company will pilot the city's first permitted “valet district" for an easier way to get to Sixth Street.
'Song in the Storm' benefit concert held to support Central Texas flood relief
It’s been more than five weeks since fatal flooding hit Central Texas, and Texans are still doing what they can to raise money for the Hill Country, including at the Paramount in downtown.
City to replace water-filled barriers with concrete ones on 6th Street this week
Sixth Street in Downtown Austin is getting another temporary facelift as the water-filled plastic barriers you've probably seen are now going to be replaced with concrete ones.
Bachelorette party assault in Austin; police looking for suspects
Police are looking for two suspects who were involved in an assault of a member of a bachelorette party in downtown Austin area in July.
VIDEO: APD looking for man who fired gun during disturbance downtown
APD is investigating an incident where someone fired a gun during a disturbance in downtown Austin in late July.
Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing near APD headquarters
A man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing another near Austin Police headquarters.
I-35 Capital Express Central Project to impact access to Lady Bird Lake, other city spaces
Access to some of Austin's downtown city spaces may be impacted by the I-35 Capital Express Central Project through at least 2033, says the city.