Man shoots into another person's vehicle in downtown Austin
Austin police are searching for a man who shot into another person's vehicle at the intersection of East 7th and Red River.
Woman arrested for killing pedestrian in crash on S Congress: APD
A woman was arrested for hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Congress, police said.
Texas Tribune Festival 2024 takes over downtown Austin streets
The 14th annual Texas Tribune Festival took over the streets of downtown Austin on its last day with its Open Congress event.
Pickpocketing in downtown Austin on the rise: report
Pickpocketing is on the rise in the downtown Austin area, data says.
Downtown Austin shooting: Police looking for several persons of interest
The Austin Police Department is asking for help looking for several people in connection to an aggravated assault in downtown Austin.
Austin police searching for attempted sexual assault suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an attempted sexual assault.
Woman killed in downtown Austin identified; no charges filed: APD
A woman who was killed in downtown Austin was identified, the Austin Police Department said.
Homicide in downtown Austin; police questioning person of interest
The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 41st homicide and it says it's identified a person of interest.
6th Street robbery: Austin police searching for 6 suspects
Austin police are asking for help identifying six people who were involved in robberies on E. 6th Street.
Women who were attacked helped by Downtown Austin Alliance Safety team
Two women jogging were attacked by a woman with a knife and they sought help from a Downtown Austin Alliance Safety member. It's a new program in Austin and advocates say it's needed.
Austin drivers urged to be careful near construction zones after deadly crash
Two people were killed over the weekend after crashing into a construction site on I-35 in South Austin. Authorities are urging drivers to be careful near work zones, especially with even more freeway construction set to begin this fall.
1 detained after firing gun in Red River district: APD
A person was detained after police say they fired a gun in the Red River entertainment district just as bars were letting out.
Deadly Sunday on I-35: 3 killed in 2 separate crashes
It has been a deadly Sunday on I-35 in Austin. Three people were killed in two separate crashes in South Austin and downtown.
Austin Pride in full swing; parade to cause road closures
Austin Pride is in full swing, and the annual Austin Pride Parade is set to fill Congress Avenue, leading to road closures tonight (8/10).
Improvements to Trinity St. and San Jacinto Blvd. on the way
Improvements to Trinity St. and San Jacinto Blvd. are on the way thanks to a partnership between the City of Austin and CapMetro.
Bat boxes to be installed along I-35 in Austin
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is in the process of installing more than a dozen bat boxes at the Walnut Creek Bridge on I-35. The goal is to provide habitats for bats that live under bridges being demolished near Howard Lane and Wells Branch Parkway.
License plate readers helping Austin police catch criminals
License plate readers are back, and the Austin Police Department is using the technology to catch criminals.
Austin first responders provide life-saving training if there is mass shooting
The program "Stop the Bleed" teaches citizens how to provide medical aid in the case of a mass shooting.
Downtown Austin business hires private investigator after several burglaries
A local business has hired a private investigator after several burglaries. Lance Armstrong’s bike shop in downtown Austin has been hit seven times in 10 months and a couple of suspected burglars are still on the loose.
Rainey Street Trailhead opens to the public
The Rainey Street Trailhead is now open to the public.