South Congress H-E-B reopens after years of rebuild

H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.

Torchy's Tacos on South Congress can't sell alcohol, city council says

Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school. 

Proposed plan would make parts of Congress Avenue pedestrian-only

The city wants your input on a plan to make Congress Avenue leading up to the Capitol pedestrian-only. It's part of a vision plan to improve the historic street.

Longtime Austin karaoke bar sets tentative closing date

Popular South Congress karaoke spot Ego's Bar has set a tentative date for its closing after more than 40 years.

Downtown Austin Alliance launches new creative endeavor

A new program launched on Wednesday is meant to beautify Downtown Austin and provide more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.

South Congress business closes after nearly 30 years

Several businesses on South Congress are closing their doors for good. One of those is retailer Mi Casa Gallery.

South Congress store to close after 28 years

Several Austin businesses have decided to pack up and close their doors for good. One owner in south Austin has decided to leave the retail industry after nearly 30 years on South Congress.

3 families displaced following fire in South Austin

Three families are displaced following a fire that destroyed one home and damaged another in South Austin.

Drivers will now pay for parking on South Congress

The days of free parking on South Congress are over. The City of Austin announced this month, drivers will have to start paying for a spot.

Man shot, killed another outside South Congress nightclub: APD

An investigation determined the suspect had been in an altercation with staff minutes before the shooing and had been asked to leave, says Austin police.