Runners converge for 29th annual Ascension Seton Austin Marathon

The Austin Marathon will begin at 7 a.m. on February 16, as the first finishers of the race are expected to arrive at the finish line around 9:20 a.m. 

New exhibit at Bullock Museum highlights Civil Rights struggles

The exhibit, "This Light of Ours," gives an in-depth look at the courage and tenacity of people who fought for civil rights in the 1960s. 

Austin police investigating downtown sexual assault

Although the details surrounding this particular case may not be typical of the vast majority of sexual assaults, the crime itself is not exactly rare. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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. 

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.

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.