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.
Seven displaced after East Austin house fire
Four adults and three children are looking for a place to stay after a fire rips through their East Austin home. The small fire started underneath the home around 5:30 a.m.
Four adults and three children are looking for a place to stay after a fire rips through their East Austin home. The small fire started underneath the home around 5:30 a.m.
Body found on Govalle Elementary playground
Police are investigating after a woman's body was found on a playground at Govalle Elementary in East Austin.
Police are investigating after a woman's body was found on a playground at Govalle Elementary in East Austin.
Child critically injured after East Austin crash, 5 others hospitalized
Six people were hospitalized after a fiery crash in East Austin Saturday.
Six people were hospitalized after a fiery crash in East Austin Saturday.
Child hurt in car-bike accident in East Austin
A little girl is in the hospital after being struck by a car.
A little girl is in the hospital after being struck by a car.
New passion after leaving Armed Forces
Getting out of the Armed Forces can be a difficult time for many but a local Airborne Ranger decided to put all the passion he felt for the Army into a new business. Tania Ortega has more on Ranger...
Getting out of the Armed Forces can be a difficult time for many but a local Airborne Ranger decided to put all the passion he felt for the Army into a new business. Tania Ortega has more on Ranger...
Austin attorney claims responsibility for "Exclusively for Whites" stickers
Austin attorney Adam Reposa is on video claiming responsibility for the "Exclusively for Whites" stickers that appeared on five businesses earlier this week.
Austin attorney Adam Reposa is on video claiming responsibility for the "Exclusively for Whites" stickers that appeared on five businesses earlier this week.