Texas State Capitol reopens but security expected to remain tight
Threats of violence leading up to Inauguration Day thankfully didn't materialize but this doesn't mean the beefed up security is going away.
Threats of violence leading up to Inauguration Day thankfully didn't materialize but this doesn't mean the beefed up security is going away.
Biden, Harris supporters celebrate inauguration at Texas State Capitol
The FBI warned of possible armed protests at state capitols but on Inauguration Day most of those who showed up at the Texas State Capitol supported the new president and vice president.
The FBI warned of possible armed protests at state capitols but on Inauguration Day most of those who showed up at the Texas State Capitol supported the new president and vice president.
Austin’s homeless camping ban could be back on May 2021 ballot
The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.
The first effort to reinstate the ban was ruled invalid back in August, and they decided to try again starting December 1.
Austin police prep for potential threats on Inauguration Day
The Austin Police Department is providing a briefing to discuss its plans for any potential threats that may happen on Inauguration Day.
The Austin Police Department is providing a briefing to discuss its plans for any potential threats that may happen on Inauguration Day.
Security tight at Texas Capitol ahead of Inauguration Day
With the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden one day away, security is extremely tight at the Texas Capitol.
With the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden one day away, security is extremely tight at the Texas Capitol.
DPS on high alert at Capitol after warning of possible armed protests
Armed DPS troopers are guarding the Texas State Capitol as a precaution after the FBI warned all 50 state capitals of possible armed protests.
Armed DPS troopers are guarding the Texas State Capitol as a precaution after the FBI warned all 50 state capitals of possible armed protests.
Second Amendment demonstration at Texas State Capitol despite closure
Demonstrators at the Texas State Capitol, most of them with the "boogaloo" movement, said they came to advocate for Second Amendment rights.
Demonstrators at the Texas State Capitol, most of them with the "boogaloo" movement, said they came to advocate for Second Amendment rights.
Despite State Capitol closure, many still visit from out of town
Many visitors from out of town and out of state stopped at the Texas State Capitol, which was closed off by DPS as plans of armed protests circulate.
Many visitors from out of town and out of state stopped at the Texas State Capitol, which was closed off by DPS as plans of armed protests circulate.
Armed DPS guards pepper lawn of Texas State Capitol during closure
Texas DPS says they will be at the State Capitol until at least January 20th out of an abundance of caution after the FBI statement.
Texas DPS says they will be at the State Capitol until at least January 20th out of an abundance of caution after the FBI statement.
Texas DPS closing State Capitol, grounds through Inauguration Day
Texas DPS says the closure is "out of an abundance of caution" due to reports of planned armed protests at the Texas State Capitol this week.
Texas DPS says the closure is "out of an abundance of caution" due to reports of planned armed protests at the Texas State Capitol this week.
Trump supporters rally at Texas State Capitol
Supporters of President Donald Trump are gathering at the State Capitol to rally and voice their concerns over the election results.
Supporters of President Donald Trump are gathering at the State Capitol to rally and voice their concerns over the election results.
Texas closes its Capitol building following chaos in Washington, D.C.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” the agency said in a statement attributed to Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland security operations.
Texas State Capitol reopens under new rules due to COVID-19
The entire complex was put into lockdown back in the middle of March, but Tuesday, the massive doors leading inside the main building constantly swung open.
The entire complex was put into lockdown back in the middle of March, but Tuesday, the massive doors leading inside the main building constantly swung open.
Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Gov. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
The governor's plan would establish state control between the lake and 32nd Street and I-35 to Lamar or Mopac. That stretch includes UT, the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the downtown business district.
FOX 7 Austin helps light the Christmas tree outside the Texas Capitol
FOX 7 Austin teamed up with the Downtown Austin Alliance to help spread a little holiday cheer this season.
FOX 7 Austin teamed up with the Downtown Austin Alliance to help spread a little holiday cheer this season.
City finishes adding bike lanes to Congress Avenue through downtown
Instead of three lanes on each side, Congress Avenue has now shrunk down to two to make room for the bike lanes.
Instead of three lanes on each side, Congress Avenue has now shrunk down to two to make room for the bike lanes.
18-wheeler crash on I-35 causes traffic delays
The crash happened near Riverside Drive on I-35 Northbound approaching Cesar Chavez Street/Exit 234 with stopped traffic back to Slaughter Lane.
The crash happened near Riverside Drive on I-35 Northbound approaching Cesar Chavez Street/Exit 234 with stopped traffic back to Slaughter Lane.
Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
One arrested for pulling knife at downtown Austin protests
While thousands marched through the streets of Austin on Saturday, arrest records show only one protestor was arrested.
While thousands marched through the streets of Austin on Saturday, arrest records show only one protestor was arrested.