Search for suspect following downtown sexual assault
The sexual assault happened in the 500 block of Brazos Street.
The sexual assault happened in the 500 block of Brazos Street.
Survey shows Austinites feel less safe downtown in 2019
The study, administered by third party company ETC Institute, asked 2,049 people if they feel safe walking alone downtown at night. 55 percent said no.
The study, administered by third party company ETC Institute, asked 2,049 people if they feel safe walking alone downtown at night. 55 percent said no.
Family-owned business pulls from downtown farmer's market over growing homeless crisis concerns
Round Rock Honey owner Konrad Bouffard says the location in Republic Square is a hot spot for frequent violent activity and the business thought it'd be best to part ways.
Round Rock Honey owner Konrad Bouffard says the location in Republic Square is a hot spot for frequent violent activity and the business thought it'd be best to part ways.
Private security company asks city council to prioritize safety in Austin bars
With about 15 employees so far, the company has been working with bars on 6th Street and Rainey street to keep customers safe.
With about 15 employees so far, the company has been working with bars on 6th Street and Rainey street to keep customers safe.
Austin City Council split over using HealthSouth building as temporary homeless shelter
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
A few weeks ago, council asked for a cost estimate for renovating the site and using it as temporary shelter while waiting for proposals from developers.
Caught on camera: Man tries to steal CapMetro bus
While Funt is trying to figure out which switch does what, Munoz stands between the suspect and the door while everyone safely exits.
While Funt is trying to figure out which switch does what, Munoz stands between the suspect and the door while everyone safely exits.
FOX 7 Discussion: Downtown Austin Alliance president on plans for Innovation District
Downtown Austin Alliance president Dewitt Peart joins Marcel Clarke to discuss a potential plan for an Innovation District in Downtown Austin.
Downtown Austin Alliance president Dewitt Peart joins Marcel Clarke to discuss a potential plan for an Innovation District in Downtown Austin.
Austin looking to have Innovation District downtown
The Downtown Austin Alliance talked about the district which would bring together technology, health care, and life sciences to promote new healthcare models and economic growth in downtown Austin in the future.
The Downtown Austin Alliance talked about the district which would bring together technology, health care, and life sciences to promote new healthcare models and economic growth in downtown Austin in the future.
Austin police identify woman killed in downtown Austin crash
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Another driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Another driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Stabbing spree in Austin nightlife district leads to push for increased safety efforts
UT President Gregory Fenves sent a letter out to students addressing the stabbings, and stating that the university “is currently developing a plan to hire additional police officers, expand patrols and upgrade security-related technology.”
UT President Gregory Fenves sent a letter out to students addressing the stabbings, and stating that the university “is currently developing a plan to hire additional police officers, expand patrols and upgrade security-related technology.”
UT Police Chief: Two UT students attacked in recent 6th St stabbings
Gov. Abbott responded to Carter's tweet by saying that he has since reached out to UT leaders with expectations to increase the safety for students within the next month.
Gov. Abbott responded to Carter's tweet by saying that he has since reached out to UT leaders with expectations to increase the safety for students within the next month.
Volunteers gather across Austin to count homeless population
Following ordinance changes that effectively decriminalized, camping, sitting and lying on Austin’s streets this year, Mayor Adler, is hoping that number will be higher.
Following ordinance changes that effectively decriminalized, camping, sitting and lying on Austin’s streets this year, Mayor Adler, is hoping that number will be higher.
Austin police: Homeless woman confesses to stabbing five people in downtown Austin
The stabbings happened in the area of Neches and Sixth streets and all within a 30-minute timeframe. The victims were all women with almost identical stories.
The stabbings happened in the area of Neches and Sixth streets and all within a 30-minute timeframe. The victims were all women with almost identical stories.
Gov. Abbott issues statement on downtown Austin stabbing that injured at least three
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
Abbott says in the statement that city leaders have allowed "lawlessness throughout the capital city" resulting in violence against Austin residents/.
APD Chief Manley calls for increased police presence in entertainment district, downtown
Manley said in a press conference Friday that additional Austin police officers will be assigned to the entertainment district starting tonight.
Manley said in a press conference Friday that additional Austin police officers will be assigned to the entertainment district starting tonight.
Austin police looking to speak to additional victims of downtown stabbing
The Austin Police Department says there were three victims they know of and that HALO cameras show two additional victims that have not been identified.
The Austin Police Department says there were three victims they know of and that HALO cameras show two additional victims that have not been identified.
Austin man uses bat to assault victim outside of 6th Street bar
According to witness testimony, Romo hit the victim once in the back and twice in the head/shoulder area.
According to witness testimony, Romo hit the victim once in the back and twice in the head/shoulder area.
Man dies, another injured in two-vehicle crash on W Cesar Chavez Street
Initial reports say two vehicles were involved with two patients, one pinned and one entrapped.
Initial reports say two vehicles were involved with two patients, one pinned and one entrapped.
The Lumineers to headline show at Frank Erwin Center
The two time Grammy award-nominated group will be playing at the Frank Erwin Center on September 18, 2020. The tour is in support of their latest album titled III. The Lumineers will be joined by supporting acts Gregory Alan Isakov and Daniel Rodriguez.
The two time Grammy award-nominated group will be playing at the Frank Erwin Center on September 18, 2020. The tour is in support of their latest album titled III. The Lumineers will be joined by supporting acts Gregory Alan Isakov and Daniel Rodriguez.
City of Austin honors MLK’s legacy in march, rally
Hundreds marched from Martin Luther King Jr's statue on the University of Texas at Austin campus to the Texas State Capitol Monday as part of the holiday celebration.
Hundreds marched from Martin Luther King Jr's statue on the University of Texas at Austin campus to the Texas State Capitol Monday as part of the holiday celebration.