East Austin man charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting, killing wife, stepson

According to court documents, 42-year-old David Ontiveros Jr. himself had called police, saying he had shot his wife, 39-year-old Christina Limon and her son, 14-year-old Rudy Limon-Lirra. 

ATCEMS responds to drowning at Walter E Long Lake in East Austin

ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to a drowning in East Austin on Friday. The patient has since been transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with non-life threatening complaints.

Top female chefs, pit masters featured at You Grill, Girl! event

The event on Thursday, April 28 is a fundraiser for Les Dames D'Escoffier which helps women in culinary, wine, and hospitality professions.

ATCEMS calls off water rescue at Roy Guerrero Park in East Austin

ATCEMS called off a water rescue in East Austin after an extensive search resulted in no one being located, and witnesses claimed they saw someone exit the river.

East Austin house fire leaves 2 people displaced

The Austin Fire Department says the house in East Austin is a total loss. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is helping the family.

East Austin church vandalized, over 30 windows damaged

Members of the Cristo Rey Catholic Church told FOX 7's Rudy Koski that a man came by and threw rocks into the windows as well as at other area businesses.

Austin Fire Department responds to small gas leak in East Austin

The small gas leak is reportedly happening at the intersection of Goodwin Avenue and Tillery Street in East Austin. There is no threat to the public.

2 killed, 1 critically injured in multiple auto-pedestrian crashes overnight in Austin

ATCEMS is urging drivers to always be aware of their surroundings when they get behind the wheel, and limit distractions after three separate auto-pedestrian crashes overnight.

APD looking for white car involved in East Austin crash that killed pedestrian

The vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundai, with no license plates on the front of the vehicle and possibly paper tags.

Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS

Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.

Austin man beats colon cancer, advocates for young adults to get screened

An Austin man was diagnosed with colon cancer in his 30s. After beating the cancer, he and his doctor are now advocating for others to get screened and stay aware.

SXSW 2022: Cheetos Hands-Free House in East Austin

The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.

Family of woman found dead in homeless encampment in East Austin speaks out

The family of a dead woman found in a homeless encampment in East Austin last week is speaking out to share her story and how unfairly her body was treated by city officials.

Body found at East Austin homeless encampment moments before clean-up

A body was discovered at a homeless encampment in East Austin just moments before the City of Austin planned to clear out the camp.

Sushi pop-up Sushi|Bar ATX here to stay in East Austin

Sushi pop-up Sushi|Bar ATX is now permanently in Austin but it's easy getting a spot in the omakase speakeasy that serves 17 courses to 10 guests in each seating.

Neighbors come together to support four Austin families displaced after fire

A multifamily home was destroyed in a fire around Christmas, leaving 12 people displaced. A fundraiser was held for them this weekend at Mill Bar & Grill.

East Austin apartment building fire injures 7, including 3 children

AFD says it has changed the cause of the fire at the complex on Reagan Hill Drive to “undetermined” until investigators can rule out additional possibilities.

Austin's Givens District Park honored as Lone Star Legacy Park

Givens Park is one of three Texas parks honored with this designation in 2022 alongside Henderson Park in Brenham and Hermann Square in Houston.