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.
APD: East Austin home invasion leaves one dead, multiple injured
When APD officers arrived they found one person unresponsive and started CPR.
Man arrested in connection with man found shot in vehicle in East Austin
Detectives are asking anyone with video or information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 512-974-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide or download APD's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.
Endangered missing child in East Austin found safe, says Austin police
Joshua Alexander was last seen at his home in the 6000 block of Perlita Drive at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and was discovered missing approximately an hour later.
Hundreds march from East Austin to the Texas State Capitol
Protests and marches have been going on for weeks and those who attended the march Friday say they don't plan on stopping any time soon.
Carver Museum in East Austin hosts virtual Juneteenth celebration
The Carver Museum hosts a celebration every year for Juneteenth but chose to host their event online this year, not only in an effort to promote social distancing but to also reach as many people as possible.
Owner of Fast Eddie's Auto Repair being forced out of East Austin
After nearly three years on the corner of Airport and Manor, Fast Eddie has to pack up and go. It's a story you've likely heard before in East Austin. Clear the way to make something new.
Rosewood Neighborhood Park gets first ever virtual dedication
Rosewood Park was created as the first public park for African Americans in Austin and opened in 1929.
Owner of East Austin boutique burned in early June says recovery is just now beginning
On Tuesday AFD said they’re still investigating. Right now Alexander says she’s working with her own insurance company, the landlord’s and her business neighbor’s, waiting for money to kick in.
YMCA of Austin partners with Central Texas Food Bank to provide weekly meals for kids
Meal packs will be made available to children 18 and under and will include seven breakfasts and seven lunches.
Multiple arrests made after East Austin pawnshop burglarized
Police say at around 1 a.m. on June 1 they were notified by Austin PD Air 1 that there were about 50 people inside the EZ Pawn located at 1900 E. 7th Street.
Two black-owned businesses burned in Monday morning fire, cause under investigation
East Austin businesses, Kane’s Barbershop and Altatudes, caught fire and suffered extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
APD makes arrest in fatal East Austin shooting
Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Jeffrey Garner.
Police investigating deadly shooting in East Austin
Police say a man was shot just after 10 p.m. on May 28 at an apartment complex on Springdale Road just down the road from Givens Park.
Families say final goodbyes to Pease Elementary School before it closes its doors permanently
Pease Elementary School stood for 144 years, it was the oldest continuously operating elementary school in Texas. Try as they might, parents and east side activists fought to keep their children’s schools alive. In November, Austin ISD school board voted to shutter it’s doors.
PARD receives archaeological report on human remains found under Oakwood Cemetery chapel
37 graves were exhumed from underneath a chapel located inside Oakwood Cemetery.
Council member launches pilot program to help equip East Austin with COVID-19 resources
Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.