Rainey Street Austin-Travis County EMS patrol pilot program could become permanent
A pilot program that had Austin-Travis County medics patrolling the Rainey Street District could be making a permanent comeback.
Man facing double murder charges after deadly hit-and-run during SXSW
The man arrested for the deadly hit-and-run near SXSW is now facing upgraded charges following the death of a second person. Tyrone Thompson is now facing two murder charges.
Body found near Rainey Street; police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found at Waller Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan park near Rainey Street.
Austin police searching for man who has been missing since June 3
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 33-year-old Austin Harrison. He's been missing since June 3.
Tesla video helps APD arrest man who waved gun at driver during road rage incident
Austin police said video captured by a Tesla led to the arrest of a man who waved a gun at a man during a road rage incident in downtown Austin.
Austin police searching for 3 people in connection to 2022 murder in downtown
The Austin Police Department (APD) has released new materials in connection to the death of a 27-year-old man that happened in September 2022.
Man arrested for shooting another man in downtown Austin
Police said a 22-year-old shot a man several times in downtown Austin.
Austin police, 6th Street bars team up to make entertainment district safer
Austin police and 6th Street bar staff are teaming up in an effort to make the entertainment district safer.
Man threatens to stab two victims, refuses arrest in downtown Austin: affidavit
A man was arrested for chasing and threatening two men in downtown Austin on Sunday night.
Downtown Austin Alliance launches new creative endeavor
A new program launched on Wednesday is meant to beautify Downtown Austin and provide more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.
Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez receives star at Paramount Theatre
The Paramount Theatre honored a famous Austin filmmaker on Saturday: Robert Rodriguez. They unveiled a star with his name across it right under the theater's famed marquee.
PETA activists dress up in monkey suits, chains to protest at Austin Whole Foods
Shoppers clashed with animal activists in Downtown Austin on Wednesday, as PETA members dressed in monkey suits and chains staged a protest at a Whole Foods.
Pro-Palestine protestors hold demonstration, continue calls for ceasefire in Gaza
During the protest at the Capitol on Sunday, there were dozens of law enforcement officers present and there were reports of at least one arrest made.
Daniel Perry's attorney, victim's mother speak out after full pardon
Daniel Perry, former Army Sgt. convicted of murdering Austin protester in 2020, was given a full pardon from Gov. Greg Abbott. Now, the victim's mother and Perry's attorney are speaking out.
Man speaks out after being drugged while bar-hopping on Sixth Street
A man is speaking out after he says he was drugged while bar-hopping with friends on West Sixth Street in Downtown Austin.
Missing woman found over a week after night out in Downtown Austin: APD
Elizabeth Spalding and her twin sister were last known to be in Downtown Austin. The sister made it back home, but Elizabeth is still missing over a week later.
Suspect in Austin opioid overdose outbreak arrested: affidavit
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the outbreak of opioid overdoses in downtown Austin, according to an arrest affidavit.
Man arrested for murder in connection to deadly shooting: APD
A man was arrested for murder after shooting and killing a 24-year-old man in Downtown Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
Car crashes into building in downtown Austin while fleeing traffic stop: DPS
A car crashed into a building at 15th and San Jacinto Streets in downtown Austin. DPS says the vehicle crashed trying to flee a traffic stop.
8 dead, 51 overdoses reported in Austin: ATCEMS
Austin-Travis County EMS medics responded to 51 overdose calls in just over 24 hours.