APD: Drivers complying with Don't Block the Box

APD: Drivers complying with Don't Block the Box

The City of Austin says the Don't Block the Box campaign is catching on. According to Austin Police more drivers are complying following two weeks of increased police presence.

The City of Austin says the Don't Block the Box campaign is catching on. According to Austin Police more drivers are complying following two weeks of increased police presence.

Several floors evacuated due to fire at DoubleTree Hotel

Several floors evacuated due to fire at DoubleTree Hotel

A fire at the DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown forced guests on several floors to be evacuated. The fire is now out and the majority of firefighters have been released.

A fire at the DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown forced guests on several floors to be evacuated. The fire is now out and the majority of firefighters have been released.

"Don't Block the Box" initiative begins in Austin

"Don't Block the Box" initiative begins in Austin

The city of Austin and Austin police are trying to make traffic a little easier downtown.

The city of Austin and Austin police are trying to make traffic a little easier downtown.

APD cracks down on intersection blockers: "Don't Block the Box" campaign begins Monday.

APD cracks down on intersection blockers: "Don't Block the Box" campaign begins Monday.

The city of Austin is hoping a new campaign will ease congestion downtown.Starting Monday, police will be cracking down on drivers blocking intersections along the downtown business district.

The city of Austin is hoping a new campaign will ease congestion downtown.Starting Monday, police will be cracking down on drivers blocking intersections along the downtown business district.

Popular Austin nightclub closes

Popular Austin nightclub closes

After seven years, popular Austin nightclub Lanai is closed.

After seven years, popular Austin nightclub Lanai is closed.

Annual Cesar Chavez march

Annual Cesar Chavez march

The work of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez lives on and over the weekend an annual march showed how his efforts continue to inspire. The 14th Annual "Si Se Puede" March happened Saturday along ...

The work of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez lives on and over the weekend an annual march showed how his efforts continue to inspire. The 14th Annual "Si Se Puede" March happened Saturday along ...

City announces plans to help ease downtown congestion

City announces plans to help ease downtown congestion

The city of Austin hope a series of new initiatives will help ease congestion downtown.The plan includes short term improvements and long term goals.

The city of Austin hope a series of new initiatives will help ease congestion downtown.The plan includes short term improvements and long term goals.

Worker taken to hospital following high-rise fire

Worker taken to hospital following high-rise fire

There was a high rise scare Tuesday morning for a Downtown Austin construction worker.

There was a high rise scare Tuesday morning for a Downtown Austin construction worker.

Caught on camera: Handcuffed man tries to outrun Austin police

Caught on camera: Handcuffed man tries to outrun Austin police

A handcuffed man ran away from Austin police on E. 6th street right outside the Blind Pig Pub on Wednesday afternoon and a witness got the whole thing on camera.

A handcuffed man ran away from Austin police on E. 6th street right outside the Blind Pig Pub on Wednesday afternoon and a witness got the whole thing on camera.

Hotel rates soar as SXSW visitors come to town

Hotel rates soar as SXSW visitors come to town

Hotels prices have skyrocketed for South by Southwest.Some attendees are willing to spend for convenience, while others found ways to save.

Hotels prices have skyrocketed for South by Southwest.Some attendees are willing to spend for convenience, while others found ways to save.

Two-alarm fire in Downtown Austin

Two-alarm fire in Downtown Austin

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a massive two-alarm fire in Downtown Austin overnight.

Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a massive two-alarm fire in Downtown Austin overnight.

Two Marines stop armed robber at Starbucks on Congress

Two Marines stop armed robber at Starbucks on Congress

Police say a man pulled out a gun and demanded money from employees at the Starbucks on 6th and Congress.

Police say a man pulled out a gun and demanded money from employees at the Starbucks on 6th and Congress.

Antone's finds new home in downtown Austin

Antone's finds new home in downtown Austin

Austin's historic music venue Antone's will soon have a new home on East Fifth Street.

Austin's historic music venue Antone's will soon have a new home on East Fifth Street.

Austin City Council passes resolution to prevent adult businesses from moving in downtown

Austin City Council passes resolution to prevent adult businesses from moving in downtown

A proposed strip club in downtown Austin will have new challenges to overcome before moving in on Congress Avenue thanks to a resolution passed by City Council Thursday.

A proposed strip club in downtown Austin will have new challenges to overcome before moving in on Congress Avenue thanks to a resolution passed by City Council Thursday.

APD investigating downtown arrest caught on camera

APD investigating downtown arrest caught on camera

A night out downtown can quickly get out of hand. For police, that means dealing with problems well after the bars are closed.

A night out downtown can quickly get out of hand. For police, that means dealing with problems well after the bars are closed.

Preparations underway for Austin Marathon

Preparations underway for Austin Marathon

The Austin Marathon is still two days away but preparations are already underway. Workers are busy getting the route ready, which means road closures.

The Austin Marathon is still two days away but preparations are already underway. Workers are busy getting the route ready, which means road closures.

Protests at Capitol over open carry

Protests at Capitol over open carry

The drama at the Capitol started before hearing even began.

The drama at the Capitol started before hearing even began.

Fire at Lone Star Food Mart on Sixth Street

Fire at Lone Star Food Mart on Sixth Street

Austin firefighters have put out a fire at the Lone Star Food Mart on Sixth Street near Red River and AFD says it has ruled the cause as accidental due to an electrical issue.

Austin firefighters have put out a fire at the Lone Star Food Mart on Sixth Street near Red River and AFD says it has ruled the cause as accidental due to an electrical issue.