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.
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.
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.
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.
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation has put together a self-guided tour map of inspirational and iconic murals in and around downtown Austin.
Trump appearance, Paramount Theatre Gala cause CapMetro bus service disruptions
CapMetro says that customers should experience service disruptions in Downtown Austin on MetroBus Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 17 on Saturday.
CapMetro says that customers should experience service disruptions in Downtown Austin on MetroBus Routes 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, and 17 on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Violence on East 6th Street spurs idea for new, mixed-use design proposal
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
Violence in the East Sixth historic district of Austin is causing concern, and the realty company that owns majority of the area wants to change that by implementing a new, mixed-use design.
Video shows chaotic scene between Austin police, pro-choice protesters
Cell phone video captured a heated exchange between pro-choice protesters and the Austin Police Department. APD says two people were arrested during the protest for disrupting public duty.
Cell phone video captured a heated exchange between pro-choice protesters and the Austin Police Department. APD says two people were arrested during the protest for disrupting public duty.
Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin
The Pecan Street Festival is being held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in downtown Austin.
The Pecan Street Festival is being held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in downtown Austin.
Video shows abortion rallies in Texas getting heated between protesters, police
Crowds gathered at the State Capitol and federal courthouse in Austin after a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade signaled that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling on abortion.
Crowds gathered at the State Capitol and federal courthouse in Austin after a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade signaled that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling on abortion.
Man suspected in two deadly Austin shootings arrested
Eric Rollins has been charged with murdering a man on East 6th Street and is suspected of killing a woman on Webberville Road as retaliation for a robbery that happened earlier in the day.
Eric Rollins has been charged with murdering a man on East 6th Street and is suspected of killing a woman on Webberville Road as retaliation for a robbery that happened earlier in the day.
Man found dead near E. 6th Street; APD investigating
A man was found dead in an alleyway on E. 6th Street Thursday afternoon, police said. Homicide detectives are investigating this as the 23rd homicide for the year.
A man was found dead in an alleyway on E. 6th Street Thursday afternoon, police said. Homicide detectives are investigating this as the 23rd homicide for the year.
Two Austin officers on bike patrol hit by suspected drunk driver
The officers struck on 7th Street near Red River Street and transported to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, says APD.
The officers struck on 7th Street near Red River Street and transported to the hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, says APD.
Houston company plans to redevelop West 4th Street, including longtime LGBT bars
Houston-based Hanover Company plans to redevelop 201 to 213 West 4th Street, building a 40-story high-rise with 400 apartments and ground-floor retail.
Houston-based Hanover Company plans to redevelop 201 to 213 West 4th Street, building a 40-story high-rise with 400 apartments and ground-floor retail.
Comedy festival Moontower Just For Laughs Austin has new name, same vibe
More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.
More than 150 comics are coming to Austin. Moontower Just For Laughs Austin says although the name is different, the goal is still to have fun and make people laugh.
Family of Austin 6th Street mass shooting victim releases statement
The 2021 mass shooting left Doug Kantor, 25, dead and 13 others injured.
The 2021 mass shooting left Doug Kantor, 25, dead and 13 others injured.
Family of 6th Street mass shooting victim says Austin leaders have 'blood on their hands'
"I blame Austin, and I blame the person who shot him. I blame the people running Austin Adler and the City Council and those people I blame, it's their fault. They have my son's blood on their hands."
"I blame Austin, and I blame the person who shot him. I blame the people running Austin Adler and the City Council and those people I blame, it's their fault. They have my son's blood on their hands."