Over a dozen graves vandalized at historic cemetery in East Austin
More than a dozen gravesites have been vandalized at a historic cemetery for Black residents in East Austin.
Lockdown lifted at Garza High School, says Austin ISD police
The lockdown was lifted after 15 minutes and campus activities have resumed.
22 injured following collision of two cranes in East Austin
Hundreds of feet above the ground, electrical wires of two construction cranes twisted and tangled at a work site in East Austin.
Operator safe after crane collision that injured 22
Officials say that more than 20 people have been injured after two cranes collided and caused a structural collapse in East Austin.
Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting in East Austin
The Austin Police Department has identified the suspect who allegedly fired shots at officers serving a warrant.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas holding virtual cooking demonstrations
The virtual cooking demonstrations will teach viewers how to prepare a healthy meal.
Yoga educator and entrepreneur restoring Black wellness in East Austin
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
East Austin's Yuyo shuts down, chef now sharing cooking classes via social media
Despite closing, Yuyo’s former executive chef Maribel Rivero is not letting this pandemic stop her from sharing her food with the world.
Austin company paying employees to adopt pets, encourages 'pawternity leave'
The Zebra, an insurance comparison site with its offices located in East Austin, is covering expenses up to $300 annually for employees welcoming a cat or dog into their family.
Willie Showels leaving behind impact far bigger than Bar-B-Q
While being most notably known his BBQ joint, his son Cedric Showels tells Fox 7 Austin that his father was a hardworking man, devoted father, and a man of faith. Adding that he was the glue that held their family together, and the shoulder people at the restaurant would lean on when they needed advice.
Heywood Hotel renting space to cater to remote workers
The hotel says it's taking a bad situation and adjusting to rent rooms to those who need a quiet working environment.
APD searching for two suspects in East Austin gas station robbery
The suspects fled the scene on foot.
Program in Austin developed to help less fortunate during COVID-19 pandemic
The program, called HEAALTH or Helping Every Austinite Access and Learn Techniques for Health, officially kicked off this week.
23-year-old arrested for death of woman who was known to help the homeless
APD has not released a motive at this time.
APD investigating death of woman who was known to help the homeless
Karen Sue Henson had previously experienced homelessness and was known for occasionally helping others experiencing the same.
Austin Public Health increasing COVID-19 testing in most impacted neighborhoods
Officials with APH have been working to increase testing in Travis County.
East Austin bar says it was vandalized, then customer was hit by homeless man with a rock
The bar has been open on the east side for years now and they say they have never dealt with something like this. Now they're hoping police can take action.
APD looking for three suspects in aggravated robbery of East Austin convenience store
One employee was stabbed with a knife before the three suspects fled with cash from the register.
Arson confirmed in the burnings of two Black-owned Austin businesses
The revelation comes from an open record request that shows fire investigators with the Austin Fire department determined the "cause of the fire has been updated to intentionally set (Arson). Multiple points of origin inside business."
Suspect arrested in deadly East Austin home invasion
An arrest affidavit says officers were called to a duplex on Pecan Springs near Manor Road just before 8 a.m. Sunday morning, where they found someone lying unresponsive with multiple stab wounds in the driveway and two residents inside suffering from gunshot wounds.