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.

Austin police identify man killed in South Congress Avenue crash

APD says 24-year-old Alexis Perez was killed in the crash that happened in the 1100 block of South Congress Avenue on November 5 at around 7:32 p.m.

Family sets up GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses for victim

Police tracked down the car and detained the driver, and found Camarillo inside with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later.

Police identifies pedestrian killed in collision on South Congress

She was walking on South Congress Avenue when she was struck by an unidentified vehicle. The vehicle left the scene without providing aid or calling 9-1-1.

Fugitive arrested at hotel on South Congress Avenue in Austin

Edward De Los Santos was taken into custody in a hotel room at the Village Motor Inn on South Congress Sept. 22 following a brief barricade.

One person killed in scooter, vehicle crash on South Congress

According to ATCEMS, the collision happened shortly after 2 p.m. at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and West Riverside Drive.

APD: Woman dies from injuries sustained in early November crash

58-year-old Linda Cadena was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas where she died from injuries sustained in the crash. 

New stylish street sign designs unveiled on South Congress

The Austin Transportation Department installed the signs on all of the corner posts along the South Congress Business District from Live Oak Street to 1000 South Congress.