CrimeWatch: Death of Jason John brings back painful memories for another family

The body of 30-year-old Jason John was found in Lady Bird Lake recently after he had disappeared after a night out on Rainey Street. But this isn't the first time this has happened to a young man in the Austin's popular nightlife district.

Runners flood downtown for 2023 Austin Marathon

Since early in the morning, the streets of downtown Austin have been flooded with people cheering on the runners of the 2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon.

Salvation Army of Austin to close downtown shelter

The downtown location has been the cornerstone of the Salvation Army of Austin's charity services for decades, but the organization says the building is aging and in disrepair.

Families of missing Austin men call for lights, cameras on trail off Rainey Street

The family of Jason John and Martin Gutierrez both had loved ones last seen leaving Rainey Street on the trail only to be found a week later in the lake.

La Condesa celebrates 14 years in Austin

One of Austin's staple modern Mexican restaurants is celebrating 14 years. La Condesa, which was recently named a James Beard Award semifinalist for most outstanding restaurant, invites the community to come celebrate with them.

Driver drops kids off, crashes through fence at Texas Capitol: DPS

The driver allegedly dropped two children out of her SUV, then crashed through part of the iron fence surrounding the Capitol grounds Thursday evening.

Austin burglary rates remain steady for 2 years

Police said those burglaries happened between Nov. 17 and Dec. 28 in downtown Austin.

Downtown Austin shooting suspect killed during pursuit with police

Austin police are continuing their investigation in the deadly officer-involved shooting in Downtown Austin on Jan. 15.

$15K reward offered for info leading to arrest of Downtown Austin burglary suspects

Police say, between November 17 and December 28, three men broke into several units in three locations in Downtown Austin. One of the burglary victims is offering a reward for information leading to the arrests of those responisble.

About 80 percent of equipment stolen at Downtown Austin Drive In

The owner and his employees pieced together what was left, and the downtown show will still go on. However, make no mistake, he is upset about being victimized.

Drive-in movie theater in downtown Austin temporarily closed after burglary

The Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In's downtown location is closed for at least the next couple of days after they say a burglar took off with 80 percent of their equipment.

Shoal Creek Saloon fire in Downtown Austin ruled arson, AFD says

AFD says a large fire that broke on the deck of Shoal Creek Saloon near 9th Street and Lamar Blvd this morning was arson.

Caught on camera: Truck rear-ends Uber driver before crashing into another car

Carson Lopez was driving for Uber in Downtown Austin. He had just picked up some passengers and was stopped at a light at 5th and San Jacinto when a white truck rear-ended his Ford Focus ST.