3 teens arrested for string of robberies, assaults across Austin

In an eleven-day period in September, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old allegedly committed a series of crimes, including robbery by assault, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, assault and auto theft.

Fire at South Congress bar; Businesses voice support for Crow Bar owner, employees

On Sunday, 42-year-old John Adam Henry was taken into custody for the fire at Crow Bar. Investigators believe he is also connected to more than a dozen grass and dumpster fires that were set over the weekend.

'Intentionally set': AFD investigating multiple overnight fires in South Congress area

Austin FD says fires were set at the Crow Bar on South Congress and a vacant auto repair shop on South First. There were also about 15 grass, dumpster, and trash fires in the area.

Loreal Sarkisian, 'First Lady of Texas Football', shares game day fashion tips

Loreal joined FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum at three South Congress Avenue stores to offer up some tips so that you glam up when watching the game.

Community chophouse Maie Day at South Congress Hotel

The South Congress restaurant says it hopes to serve as a daily festival of food and community for both Austinites and visitors.

Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds to close after 38 years in business

Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds, another iconic South Congress business, will be closing its doors at the end of this year.

Tesoros Trading Company closing its doors after more than 3 decades

Tesoros has been at its South Congress location for 15 years. When COVID hit in 2020, the owners had to temporarily close the store and lay off 11 people.

Family pleads for answers after father was killed in South Austin

Cory Arizmendez was the 20th person killed in Austin in 2022. His body was found on East Milton Street, just off of South Congress. Police have not publicly disclosed Arizmendez’s cause of death, only stating there was “trauma” to his body.

Suspicious death off South Congress being investigated as homicide

A suspicious death off South Congress Avenue is now being investigated as a homicide. The victim has been identified as Cory Nicholas Arizmendez.

Austinites gather for 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off on South Congress

A large crowd turned out for the 15th Annual Jo's Chili Cook-off that benefits the nonprofit Free Lunch, which tackles food insecurity in Austin.

Sun Radio fundraises for Austin-area musicians

With live music back, Sun Radio is looking to amp up this community and make music center stage in Austin once again.

H-E-B on South Congress will be demolished, rebuilt in 2022

A temporary H-E-B store, located at the adjacent Twin Oaks Shopping Center, will serve customers during the construction of the new South Congress location.