East Austin woman starts petition to "save Metz Elementary School"
An East Austin woman has started a petition to “Save Metz Elementary School.” Metz, is one of a dozen Austin ISD schools, recommended to close in the next few years.
An East Austin woman has started a petition to “Save Metz Elementary School.” Metz, is one of a dozen Austin ISD schools, recommended to close in the next few years.
East Austin home prices on the rise
East Austin has changed.
East Austin has changed.
Police: Man attacked another man with box cutter
A man is in custody after police say he attacked another man at a gas station with a box cutter Tuesday evening.
A man is in custody after police say he attacked another man at a gas station with a box cutter Tuesday evening.
Homeless family member charged with arson in fire that displaced nine
The Austin Police Department has made an arrest in the East Austin duplex fire that displaced nine.
The Austin Police Department has made an arrest in the East Austin duplex fire that displaced nine.
East Austin crowd reacts to Tuesday World Cup win
Hundreds of fans watched the game at Haymaker in East Austin to see if the US Women's National soccer team could pull off another win.
Hundreds of fans watched the game at Haymaker in East Austin to see if the US Women's National soccer team could pull off another win.
Travis County home values still increasing, but not by as much
East Austin homeowners Bob and Kathy Bennett bought their home in 2011. When they received their latest appraisal notice, they received news they were not surprised to hear: their home value continues to rise.
East Austin homeowners Bob and Kathy Bennett bought their home in 2011. When they received their latest appraisal notice, they received news they were not surprised to hear: their home value continues to rise.
Coalition says Austin City Council not doing enough to tackle gentrification
"A lot of people in this building, when approached by citizens sometimes say 'Oh they're just complaining, they're just whiners. Let them put a plan on the table.' Well we did that!" said East Austin advocate Dr. Fred McGhee on Thursday.
"A lot of people in this building, when approached by citizens sometimes say 'Oh they're just complaining, they're just whiners. Let them put a plan on the table.' Well we did that!" said East Austin advocate Dr. Fred McGhee on Thursday.
HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson tours affordable 3D-printed East Austin home
From Washington D.C. all the way to an East Austin backyard...H.U.D. Secretary Dr. Ben Carson toured construction tech company "Icon's" prototype home Thursday morning.
From Washington D.C. all the way to an East Austin backyard...H.U.D. Secretary Dr. Ben Carson toured construction tech company "Icon's" prototype home Thursday morning.
Man dies after three vehicle crash in East Austin
A man is dead after a three vehicle crash in East Austin.
A man is dead after a three vehicle crash in East Austin.
Pedicabs damaged in East Austin warehouse fire
Officials say an electrical short is what sparked an East Austin warehouse fire in which 75-100 pedicabs were damaged.
Officials say an electrical short is what sparked an East Austin warehouse fire in which 75-100 pedicabs were damaged.
Protests to keep Zavala Elementary untouched
Members of the East Austin community are protesting?in an effort to keep Zavala Elementary School open.
Members of the East Austin community are protesting?in an effort to keep Zavala Elementary School open.
Plaza Saltillo District ground breaking
Construction is set to begin soon on the 11 acre development in East Austin.
Construction is set to begin soon on the 11 acre development in East Austin.
Officers eat at Southside Flying Pizza
Law enforcement from Austin and beyond came into Southside Flying Pizza to send a message of appreciation by eating the famous pies.
Law enforcement from Austin and beyond came into Southside Flying Pizza to send a message of appreciation by eating the famous pies.
American Youthworks volunteers help clean historic East Austin cemetery
On MLK Day, about 150 people took time out to do for others by giving new life to the Burdett Prairie Cemetery in East Austin.
On MLK Day, about 150 people took time out to do for others by giving new life to the Burdett Prairie Cemetery in East Austin.
Funeral director says arrest of hit and run suspect is a step in the right direction
More than 10 days later a man is behind bars accused of hitting and killing 3-year-old Ethan Maldonado in East Austin on the 22nd of May. The Austin Police Department said 41-year-old Ramiro Escalante-Vasquez confessed to driving the truck, hitting Ethan and not stopping to help.
More than 10 days later a man is behind bars accused of hitting and killing 3-year-old Ethan Maldonado in East Austin on the 22nd of May. The Austin Police Department said 41-year-old Ramiro Escalante-Vasquez confessed to driving the truck, hitting Ethan and not stopping to help.
Students facing charges after Eastside Memorial brawl
A massive brawl at Eastside Memorial High School results in 15 students facing riot charges.
A massive brawl at Eastside Memorial High School results in 15 students facing riot charges.
East Austin residents upset city is closing 2 swimming pools for summer
Kelsey Small and Jordan Schwartz live in East Austin. They told us as they were walking up they had just been discussing when the Metz Neighborhood Pool might open up. It won't be.
Kelsey Small and Jordan Schwartz live in East Austin. They told us as they were walking up they had just been discussing when the Metz Neighborhood Pool might open up. It won't be.
*Update* Deadly East Austin stabbing suspect in custody
Police say the suspect in the deadly stabbing at a home in the 1700 block of J J Seabrook Drive near MLK is now in custody. The suspect's name has not been released.
Police say the suspect in the deadly stabbing at a home in the 1700 block of J J Seabrook Drive near MLK is now in custody. The suspect's name has not been released.
East Austin pastor is unlikely 'open carry' advocate
As the battle for "open carry" was waged on the house floor on Friday, an unlikely open carry supporter cheered on from his church office.
As the battle for "open carry" was waged on the house floor on Friday, an unlikely open carry supporter cheered on from his church office.
Video captures East Austin students involved in cafeteria brawl
Several kids at Eastside Memorial High School in Austin can be seen throwing punches and chairs during a huge fight in the cafeteria Thursday.
Several kids at Eastside Memorial High School in Austin can be seen throwing punches and chairs during a huge fight in the cafeteria Thursday.