Terminal Six bar on 6th Street to close after NYE shooting

Ken Casaday, president of the Austin Police Association said the shooting happened at the Terminal Six bar, a bar he said continues to cause problems for cops.

Two people injured in 6th Street shooting

Both were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious injuries that are not expected to be life-threatening. 

Free Christmas meal at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army hosted a free Christmas meal at its downtown Austin shelter on East 8th Street.

Salvation Army hosting free community meal at downtown shelter

The Salvation Army says the event is not just for the homeless, but also for families and people who are spending the day alone.

APD seeking public's help in identifying Downtown Austin robbery victims

While officers were apprehending the suspects, Austin police say the victims left the scene before officers could get any more information from them.

DACC's Intensive Care Management helps Austin homeless, reduces repeat citations by 99%

The Downtown Austin Community Court is reporting a dramatic decrease in repeated offenses among the homeless community served by their Intensive Case Management program. 

Austin City Hall to open late on Tuesday, December 17

Austin City Hall will be conducting a multi-departmental safety drill from 8:00 am – 10:00 am, according to a press release for the City of Austin.  During this time, the building will be closed to the public.

Downtown Austin Alliance presents 25th annual tree lighting, Downtown Holiday Stroll

This year FOX 7 will be hosting the tree lighting at 7 p.m. The countdown begins at the tree located at 11th St and South Congress Ave. The 45-foot tree features 137,000 LED lights and rotates through a programmed light show!

FOX 7 Discussion: Rainey Street traffic pilot program

Liane Miller, program manager with the Austin Transportation Department, joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the Rainey Street pilot program, concerns from residents and businesses and what if any adjustments will be made to the program.

Pilot program to close Rainey Street off to cars kicks off

The pilot will operate through March 2020 and is run by the Austin Police and Austin Transportation. The program closes Rainey Street off to “motor vehicle traffic” each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 

Sister of man found dead in Lady Bird lake in 2015 speaks out for the first time

For the first time, Julio Santos III's sister is speaking out and says she's been in contact with other families who've had similar events happen to their loved ones.

APD: Woman attempts to cash fraudulent check, pulls box cutter on officer

According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to a Wells Fargo bank on South Congress Avenue where the caller said a woman was trying to pass a fraudulent check and had done the same at another location the day before.

Round Rock man arrested for attempting to sell cocaine inside bar on Sixth Street

A Round Rock man was arrested for attempting to sell cocaine inside a bar on East Sixth Street. He had reportedly been kicked out for selling cocaine and later returned with a rifle.

Westin Austin Downtown brings back life-sized gingerbread house

The holidays are officially underway at the Westin Austin Downtown as it brings back its life-sized gingerbread house for another year.

One year after brother’s death, man fights for changes in Rainey Street district

Mitchell Gutierrez had an inseparable relationship with his younger brother Martin, but those days were tragically cut short on Nov. 19. 2018. Now he is hoping more lighting and surveillance cameras can be installed to keep Rainey Street goers safe.