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.
CapMetro transit tunnel will bring rebuild of 4th Street
Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.
Rebuilding 4th Street is a big part of making the downtown vision for Project Connect happen, with the focus being on people and not vehicles.
Teen indicted for tampering with evidence in 6th Street mass shooting
A Travis County grand jury has returned a third-degree felony tampering with evidence indictment against Jeremiah Tabb, says DA José Garza.
A Travis County grand jury has returned a third-degree felony tampering with evidence indictment against Jeremiah Tabb, says DA José Garza.
31st annual Tree of Angels honors those lost to violent crime
Dozens of families came in to hang their loved ones' names up with care to honor them and also spread awareness and put an end to violent crime.
Dozens of families came in to hang their loved ones' names up with care to honor them and also spread awareness and put an end to violent crime.
Beto O'Rourke holds campaign kick off party in Downtown Austin
Beto O'Rourke held his campaign kick off party at Republic Square Park to continue his journey in hopes of becoming the governor of Texas.
Beto O'Rourke held his campaign kick off party at Republic Square Park to continue his journey in hopes of becoming the governor of Texas.
Gov. Abbott lights shamash at Capitol Menorah lighting ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott also delivered remarks at the ceremony to mark the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
Gov. Greg Abbott also delivered remarks at the ceremony to mark the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
Annual 'Holiday Stroll in Austin' returns to downtown Austin Dec. 4
The Holiday Stroll in Austin will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The Holiday Stroll in Austin will take place on Saturday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Friends Bar hosts ‘Friendsgiving’ for homeless community
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
Staff at Friends Bar hosted a ‘Friendsgiving,' handing out warm meals and free clothes to the homeless community.
Austin City Council takes first step toward I-35 'cap and stitch' project
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
The Austin City Council has passed an item to hire an engineer to look at a process called capping and stitching, to possibly be done in the Downtown Austin I-35 corridor.
APD identifies suspect involved in stabbing at Mala Vida nightclub
While in the alley, the physical disturbance continued. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
While in the alley, the physical disturbance continued. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
Police investigating after man injured in downtown Austin shooting
The shooting happened on East 6th near Trinity outside The Lodge at around 1:30 a.m.
The shooting happened on East 6th near Trinity outside The Lodge at around 1:30 a.m.
ATX TV Festival to return in-person in 2022
Details on how to attend, badges, passes and pricing, as well as initial programming confirmations, will be announced in January 2022.
Details on how to attend, badges, passes and pricing, as well as initial programming confirmations, will be announced in January 2022.
Bars on Sixth Street gear up for busy Halloween night
Bars up and down the Sixth Street strip are gearing up for a busy night because of Halloween weekend.
Bars up and down the Sixth Street strip are gearing up for a busy night because of Halloween weekend.
Suspect, victim identified in June homicide in downtown Austin
60-year-old Barry Joseph Duhon has been identified as the suspect in the June homicide of Mark Everett Guard III.
60-year-old Barry Joseph Duhon has been identified as the suspect in the June homicide of Mark Everett Guard III.
2 people involved in 'scaffolding malfunction' in downtown Austin
Rescuers were able to get the two people down after nearly three hours.
Rescuers were able to get the two people down after nearly three hours.
Are the City of Austin's efforts to house the homeless working?
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
A recent report by the Downtown Austin Alliance shows the number of unsheltered homeless in a large stretch of downtown dropped by 55% between May and October.
Search for suspects involved in stabbing at Mala Vida nightclub
It started as a verbal altercation and escalated into a physical confrontation. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
It started as a verbal altercation and escalated into a physical confrontation. At some point during the fight, a knife was produced and the two victims were stabbed.
APD gives update on downtown 'gun battle' that left teen dead
According to police, the shooting happened a little after 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 9. 17-year-old Michael Carothers was killed during this incident.
According to police, the shooting happened a little after 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 9. 17-year-old Michael Carothers was killed during this incident.