Jury selection begins in De'Ondre White murder trial

White is accused of killing 25-year-old Douglas Kantor and injuring 14 others in a mass shooting on Sixth Street in 2021.

Annual Bat Fest returns to downtown Austin

Thousands gathered downtown Saturday evening to celebrate the city's infamous colony of Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge.

Pedestrian dies after struck by vehicle in Downtown Austin

The man, who has not been identified by police, died from his injuries following Austin's 57th fatal crash of 2023.

Man accused of another crime after found not guilty for manslaughter

Nathan Marshall was previously found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 2017 death of San Antonio veteran Marques Johnson. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis speaks with an attorney about the case.

Hobby Building in downtown Austin up for sale

The for sale sign officially went up at the Hobby State Office Building in downtown Austin. The announcement comes with the condition that the new development there will include affordable housing for government employees.

Austin Pride Parade returns to downtown Austin for 33rd year

The 33rd annual Austin Pride Parade is happening this weekend, expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Austin to celebrate the city's LGBTQ community.

AFD responding to brush fire in downtown Austin

Austin firefighters are on scene of a brush fire along train tracks in Downtown Austin.

Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion calling for change to border policy

Gov. Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Texan Republican County Chairmen's Convention in Georgetown. Meanwhile, at the Governor's Mansion in Austin, protesters gathered to speak out against the governor's immigration policy.

City of Austin to invest nearly $1M for Rainey Street District improvements

The city said they plan to use about a million dollars to provide long-term safety improvements to the Rainey Street District, including a new camera at the trailhead, more lighting, and sidewalks along East Avenue.

Body found under I-35 in downtown Austin

Austin police are investigating after a body was found in downtown Austin.

Driverless cars stall in downtown Austin intersection, drawing safety concerns

Multiple Cruise ride share vehicles stalled in the middle of an intersection drawing concerns about the driverless ride share car's level of safety.

2 injured after gun goes off at East Sixth Street bar: ATCEMS

Two people were injured early Saturday morning after a gun went off at a bar on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, according to ATCEMS.

APD detectives ask for help gathering leads in D'Andre Isaiah Day's murder

On Sept. 4, 2022, APD officers found D'Andre Isiah Day lying on the ground in Downtown Austin with what appeared to be life-threatening stab wounds. He later died from his injuries.

Grenade found in downtown Austin; man arrested

Timothy Johnson, 33, was arrested in connection to the grenade placed in an alley on June 25.

Father's Day 2023: Specials and events from around Austin

Celebrate Dad this week and weekend with these incredible Father's Day selections from across Central Texas.