Austin organizations call for city to reinvest SXSW money into community

Local leaders from various organizations gathered on the steps outside city hall to demand city dollars from SXSW be invested back into the community.

MD Anderson expands to Austin, building facility at University of Texas

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding outside of the Greater Houston area and building a massive facility on UT's campus in Austin.

Hazmat crews respond to gas line break in Southwest Austin

Austin firefighters are responding to a hazmat task force call after crews hit a gas line near the Y at Oak Hill in Southwest Austin.

SXSW 2024: New documentary looks at iconic Atlanta street party

“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" premiered at SXSW, chronicling the history of the Freaknik, a street party dating back to the 1980s that drew thousands to Atlanta, Georgia, during spring break.

Austin Energy ramps up effort to clear tree limbs for power lines

Austin Energy crews were out Wednesday cutting back tree limbs from power lines in an effort to catch up following last September's city audit.

North Texas native killed in hit-and-run crash near SXSW in Austin

A North Texas native is dead after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Austin. Police made an arrest in the case Wednesday afternoon.

Austin police, ATCEMS provide safety tips after deadly crash near SXSW

Austin first responders provided tips to the public for South by Southwest after a deadly hit-and-run that took place early Tuesday morning.

Blind man injured in hit-and-run in north Austin

A blind man is warning others about a dangerous intersection where he was hit by a car. He says the driver didn’t stop to help him, and they need to take responsibility for what they did.

Woman speaks out after incident with naked intruder in south Austin

FOX 7 Austin heard from an Austin woman who came home to find a naked intruder. That eventually led to a two-and-a-half-hour SWAT standoff on March 7.

SW Austin neighborhood faces bomb threat 6 years after Austin bombings

A southwest Austin neighborhood had another reported bomb threat on March 12, almost six years to the day that two men were injured by a device planted by the suspected Austin bomber.

Austin city manager decision down to two candidates

The decision for the next Austin City Manager is down to two candidates. Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly gave her thoughts on the search.

Man detained after bomb threat in southwest Austin: police

A bomb threat in Southwest Austin was determined to be a false alarm Tuesday afternoon. The scare happened in the Travis Country neighborhood, just feet away from the site of one of the Austin serial bombings back in 2018.

Sister of man killed in alleged drunk driving crash shares his story

The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.

City, Austin police union to return to negotiations this week

A date has been set for the city and the Austin police union to come back to the negotiating table on a long-term police contract. Meredith Aldis talks with Mayor Kirk Watson in this CrimeWatch.

New details revealed about South Austin SWAT standoff with naked man

New details have emerged on a SWAT standoff in South Austin that involved a naked man who police say broke into a home and assaulted a woman inside.