City to clean up South Austin encampment after homeless person throws rock at home
Rashidi said they’ve found used needles and seen people defecating on the sidewalk. Some of the homeless people they've interacted with have been hostile.
Rashidi said they’ve found used needles and seen people defecating on the sidewalk. Some of the homeless people they've interacted with have been hostile.
Apartment office building catches fire in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department says an office building at The Violet Apartments caught fire in South Austin this morning.
The Austin Fire Department says an office building at The Violet Apartments caught fire in South Austin this morning.
Man found dead in South Austin; police investigate
Austin police are investigating a homicide in South Austin.
Austin police are investigating a homicide in South Austin.
Driver dies after wreck in South Austin
Austin police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left the driver dead in South Austin.
Austin police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left the driver dead in South Austin.
AFD investigating fire at vacant South Austin home
Officials say the fire started in the basement, but it's unclear what sparked it.
Officials say the fire started in the basement, but it's unclear what sparked it.
1 adult, 1 child transported to hospital after rollover crash in Manchaca
The adult was transported to South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. STAR Flight transported the child to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.
The adult was transported to South Austin Medical Center with potentially serious injuries. STAR Flight transported the child to Dell Children's Medical Center with critical, life-threatening injuries.
APD releases body camera video of man killed by police in South Austin
Rajan Moonesinghe was shot to death outside his home on South 3rd Street near Oltorf just after midnight on Nov. 15.
Rajan Moonesinghe was shot to death outside his home on South 3rd Street near Oltorf just after midnight on Nov. 15.
Austin Energy substation causes outages for 7 AISD schools, 18K customers
Austin Energy Spokesperson Matthew Mitchell said the Salem Hill substation in South Austin went offline. As a result, over 18,000 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark.
Austin Energy Spokesperson Matthew Mitchell said the Salem Hill substation in South Austin went offline. As a result, over 18,000 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark.
Family of man shot, killed on own front porch by APD officer pushes for answers
Family members and friends of Rajan Moonesinghe, who was shot and killed by an Austin police officer, are pushing for answers on his death.
Family members and friends of Rajan Moonesinghe, who was shot and killed by an Austin police officer, are pushing for answers on his death.
Warehouse fire in South Austin under investigation by AFD
Medics in an ambulance alerted the Austin Fire Department when they saw the smoke and flames on St. Elmo Road as they were leaving a hospital.
Medics in an ambulance alerted the Austin Fire Department when they saw the smoke and flames on St. Elmo Road as they were leaving a hospital.
Homeless man with chainsaw has been charged for trespassing multiple times, police say
Last week, neighbors said they haven't seen signs of the man. His structures are cleared out. The city says there's a second cleanup scheduled in the area of Stassney and Jones.
Last week, neighbors said they haven't seen signs of the man. His structures are cleared out. The city says there's a second cleanup scheduled in the area of Stassney and Jones.
Woman steals items, attacks employee at Walmart
Investigators say a woman stole items and attacked an employee at a South Austin Walmart on October 20.
Investigators say a woman stole items and attacked an employee at a South Austin Walmart on October 20.
Central Texas Food Bank to provide Thanksgiving meals amid supply chain issues, rising costs
FOX 7 was told the food bank had trouble securing turkeys this year because of a shortage. Additionally, inflation has been affecting grocery affordability for the community.
FOX 7 was told the food bank had trouble securing turkeys this year because of a shortage. Additionally, inflation has been affecting grocery affordability for the community.
Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in South Austin
Investigators say a man was firing a rifle into his home near South 3rd Street. The officer who shot the suspect is now on administrative leave, per APD policy.
Investigators say a man was firing a rifle into his home near South 3rd Street. The officer who shot the suspect is now on administrative leave, per APD policy.
ACC South Austin campus lifts shelter-in-place order
The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.
The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.
Residents hope for more action regarding homeless man with chainsaw
Court records show Rami Zawaideh has been charged with criminal trespassing five times. The County Attorney rejected prosecuting him three times, one case is still pending, and another is active.
Court records show Rami Zawaideh has been charged with criminal trespassing five times. The County Attorney rejected prosecuting him three times, one case is still pending, and another is active.
Feels So Good Festival this weekend in South Austin
The 13th annual event will double as a rebrand and 15 year celebration with music, food, and vendors, benefiting the Austin Music Foundation.
The 13th annual event will double as a rebrand and 15 year celebration with music, food, and vendors, benefiting the Austin Music Foundation.
Homeless man accused of carrying chainsaw, chopping down trees in Greenbelt
Court documents show the man has been arrested multiple times for criminal trespassing in South Austin.
Court documents show the man has been arrested multiple times for criminal trespassing in South Austin.
Man intentionally hits woman with vehicle in South Austin road rage incident: Affidavit
According to the arrest affidavit, the road rage incident happened at the intersection of E. Slaughter Lane and Vertex Lane.
According to the arrest affidavit, the road rage incident happened at the intersection of E. Slaughter Lane and Vertex Lane.
Person in custody following APD SWAT situation in South Austin
Austin police said a person is now in custody on a federal warrant.
Austin police said a person is now in custody on a federal warrant.