2 dead, 12 others taken to hospital due to suspected fentanyl overdoses Downtown
Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to seven separate drug overdose incidents in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.
Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to seven separate drug overdose incidents in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.
19-year-old charged with assault on public servant following protest near Texas Capitol
A 19-year-old was charged with assault on a public servant and resisting arrest following a protest in Downtown Austin on Sunday, Feb. 27.
A 19-year-old was charged with assault on a public servant and resisting arrest following a protest in Downtown Austin on Sunday, Feb. 27.
6-year-old girl killed following crash involving CapMetro bus
A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.
A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.
APD: 2 dead following multiple overdoses on 6th Street
Austin police believe the drug fentanyl may be involved in a few of the recent incidents in the 6th St. Entertainment District.
Austin police believe the drug fentanyl may be involved in a few of the recent incidents in the 6th St. Entertainment District.
Downtown Austin bar owners reacts to city's Safer 6th Street Plan
The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.
The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.
Austin City Council approves second phase of Safer 6th Street initiative
The second phase builds on efforts initiated last year to improve safety measures on 6th Street after the mass shooting in June.
The second phase builds on efforts initiated last year to improve safety measures on 6th Street after the mass shooting in June.
Ukraine supporters rally at protest at Texas Capitol Saturday
Texans gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday in downtown Austin to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Texans gathered at the Texas Capitol on Saturday in downtown Austin to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
City Council vote delayed on Downtown Austin community court
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
Several Austin residents and councilmembers are fighting back against a plan to convert part of the old municipal building into a new downtown court.
2 men found with gunshot wounds in downtown Austin
The Austin Police Department says a call was received shortly before 1 a.m. this morning about an incident in front of Highland Lounge on Colorado Street.
The Austin Police Department says a call was received shortly before 1 a.m. this morning about an incident in front of Highland Lounge on Colorado Street.
Austin man's phone, money stolen after night out on Sixth Street
An Austin man believes he was drugged and robbed after a night out at one of Austin’s entertainment districts.
An Austin man believes he was drugged and robbed after a night out at one of Austin’s entertainment districts.
Upscale space Wax Myrtle's opens at Thompson Austin Hotel
Wax Myrtle's is a laid-back hideaway at the new Thompson Austin Hotel at 506 San Jacinto Boulevard in downtown Austin.
Wax Myrtle's is a laid-back hideaway at the new Thompson Austin Hotel at 506 San Jacinto Boulevard in downtown Austin.
Car chase in downtown Austin, 2 people arrested
The chase started on the University of Texas campus and ended when the vehicle crashed into a building on the corner of 11th and San Jacinto.
The chase started on the University of Texas campus and ended when the vehicle crashed into a building on the corner of 11th and San Jacinto.
Relocating the Austin Community Court sparks concern
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
City officials want to relocate the Community Court to the lower floor of the Municipal Building, but some are saying the process is moving too quickly.
Hit-and-run crash near downtown Austin leaves 3 injured
A person was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Two others were also taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
A person was taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Two others were also taken to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
Facebook parent company Meta to expand in Austin, leasing high-rise
Facebook arrived in Austin 10 years ago with only seven employees and that number continues to grow. The company will now lease space in what's expected to be Austin's tallest building.
Facebook arrived in Austin 10 years ago with only seven employees and that number continues to grow. The company will now lease space in what's expected to be Austin's tallest building.
Police investigating after body pulled out of Lady Bird Lake
A male victim was found in the water and pronounced dead by the Austin Fire Department. APD has taken over the investigation and will be looking into the cause of death.
A male victim was found in the water and pronounced dead by the Austin Fire Department. APD has taken over the investigation and will be looking into the cause of death.
Beware of fraudulent QR code stickers on Austin public parking meters
People attempting to pay for parking using those QR codes may have been directed to a fraudulent website and submitted payment to a fraudulent vendor.
People attempting to pay for parking using those QR codes may have been directed to a fraudulent website and submitted payment to a fraudulent vendor.
Austin Police Department shares details on Safer 6th Street Initiative
Austin Police Chief Chacon laid out the Safer 6th Street Initiative, calling it a “holistic” approach to curbing violence in that area.
Austin Police Chief Chacon laid out the Safer 6th Street Initiative, calling it a “holistic” approach to curbing violence in that area.
Shooting in downtown Austin leaves 2 people injured
Officers heard gunshots in the area at around 3:50 am in front of Swing Hookah Lounge. They found two people shot, but they are expected to survive.
Officers heard gunshots in the area at around 3:50 am in front of Swing Hookah Lounge. They found two people shot, but they are expected to survive.
Deep Eddy Pool will be closed January 4 - 8, 2022 for repairs
Deep Eddy Pool is expected to resume normal operating hours on January 8, 2022, once the repairs are complete.
Deep Eddy Pool is expected to resume normal operating hours on January 8, 2022, once the repairs are complete.