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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natasha Harper-Madison, a Lupus survivor, said little access to healthcare, transportation access, and even pre-existing conditions often plague her constituents.
APD: Woman dies in auto-pedestrian crash in East Austin
55-year-old Katy Lynn Johnson died at the scene.
55-year-old Katy Lynn Johnson died at the scene.
Students, staff say bats are still inside school, cafeteria at East Austin College Prep
Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep, saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.
Last Wednesday parents received a letter from East Austin College Prep, saying they discovered a bat, but what the letter did not include was that it wasn't just one bat, but a colony of bats.
Police looking for suspect after man injured in East Austin
Austin police say the suspect is still at large and the scene is still active with detectives looking for the suspect.
Austin police say the suspect is still at large and the scene is still active with detectives looking for the suspect.
Live bats removed from East Austin Elementary School
In a letter addressed to parents, Principal Rick Garner said that eight bats we're removed from the school after one of them came into contact with one a student. According to Garner, the bat only touched the student's jacket, however, Travis County Animal Control Services will be testing the bats for rabies.
In a letter addressed to parents, Principal Rick Garner said that eight bats we're removed from the school after one of them came into contact with one a student. According to Garner, the bat only touched the student's jacket, however, Travis County Animal Control Services will be testing the bats for rabies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Salvation Army of Austin opens new East Austin homeless shelter
The Salvation Army of Austin area commander Major Lewis Reckline joins Marcel Clarke to discuss their new East Austin homeless shelter which has begun welcoming its first families.
The Salvation Army of Austin area commander Major Lewis Reckline joins Marcel Clarke to discuss their new East Austin homeless shelter which has begun welcoming its first families.
East Austin apartment complex residents tired of waiting after having no gas or heat for more than a week
It’s taken more than a week to repair the gas line that feeds for the complex.
It’s taken more than a week to repair the gas line that feeds for the complex.
Salvation Army of Austin to open new 212-bed Rathgeber Center Wednesday
The center will provide shelter and 100% housing-focused case management to homeless families with children with a plan to return them to self-sufficiency, according to a release from the Salvation Army.
The center will provide shelter and 100% housing-focused case management to homeless families with children with a plan to return them to self-sufficiency, according to a release from the Salvation Army.