Man injured in shooting on East 2nd St in downtown Austin

Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible. If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or 800-893-TIPS (8477).

APD: Debris on roadway results in IH-35 shutdown

Austin Police Department is advising travelers to avoid the 3500 block of IH-35 as it has been shut down due to debris on the roadway.

San Antonio man sentenced for arson of Travis County political party office

According to court documents, on Sept. 29, 2021, 31-year-old Ryan Faircloth threw a Molotov cocktail through a window of the Travis County Democratic Party office in downtown Austin, causing a fire.

Family claims APD used excessive force on man in downtown Austin arrest

A video circulating on social media provided to FOX 7 Austin shows 22-year-old Elisha Wright on the ground, pinned by Austin police officers on Sixth Street in downtown Austin on May 1.

Texas school shooting: AT&T, We Are Blood to host blood drive at State Capitol May 26

We Are Blood will have two donation buses and volunteers on site at the Capitol's west entrance on Colorado Street between 12th and 13th streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26.

Suspect in custody after two shot near Republic Square in downtown Austin

Both victims were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. One victim was in serious condition, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.

Family of Austin BLM protester sues admitted shooter Daniel Perry, Uber

The lawsuit states that Uber should have known Sgt. Daniel Perry was a "dangerous, ticking time-bomb." It also says Perry posted online that he had previously threatened to shoot protestors.

'He was loved': Mother of man killed in scooter crash speaks out

"I think the scooters should be just banned everywhere. You can't put something that little bitty on the street that vehicles drive on and expect bad not to happen," West said.

Person killed after being hit by train near downtown Austin

The incident happened in the 100 block of West 3rd Street near North Lamar at around 12:45 a.m. Officials say it's not clear which railroad provider was involved.

Jo's Coffee in downtown Austin hosting 'Yappy Hour'

People are encouraged to head to the 2nd Street District with their dogs and hang out on Thursday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m.

Barry's opens new studio in downtown Austin

Barry's and its signature Red Room now have a permanent location in the 2nd Street District in downtown Austin.

Downtown Mural Tour: Explore downtown Austin through art

The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation has put together a self-guided tour map of inspirational and iconic murals in and around downtown Austin.

Evan Rachel Wood, 'Westworld' to headline ATX TV Festival Closing Night

A panel conversation featuring the HBO series “Westworld” will headline the ATX TV Festival's Closing Night on Saturday, June 4.

Residents of Downtown Austin apartment have been without power for almost two weeks

On April 28, the electrical lines in the garage loading area were damaged leaving residential units without power. Residents were asked to temporarily evacuate the building.

Downtown Austin scooter crash leaves 2 people injured

The crash happened at 8th and Brazos Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. The two victims are hospitalized with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.

Austin Historic Landmark Commission votes to protect downtown LBGTQ+ bars

The commission voted unanimously to protect LGBTQ+ bars Coconut Club, Oilcan Harry’s, and Neon Grotto as the development of a 40-story high-rise building would have taken their place.