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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.