Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
City of Austin will remove street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the 'Black Artists Matter' mural on 11th Street. This is in response to a state declaration that roadways can't have political messaging. Otherwise, cities could lose grant funding. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from downtown.
Man assaults person at In-N-Out restaurant; police search for suspect
The Austin Police Department is looking for help identifying a man who assaulted a person at an In-N-Out restaurant.
The Austin Police Department is looking for help identifying a man who assaulted a person at an In-N-Out restaurant.
Austin police identify victim in Rutland Dr. 7-11 parking lot shooting
The victim in an early Sunday morning shooting at a 7-11 on Rutland Dr. has been identified by Austin Police as 37-year-old Quinton Arnold.
The victim in an early Sunday morning shooting at a 7-11 on Rutland Dr. has been identified by Austin Police as 37-year-old Quinton Arnold.
Northeast Austin businesses left with damage after bizarre string of break-ins
A bizarre string of break-ins at a Northeast Austin strip mall left three businesses damaged and one out of thousands of dollars.
A bizarre string of break-ins at a Northeast Austin strip mall left three businesses damaged and one out of thousands of dollars.
Love Austin PAC files, then withdraws ethics complaint against website opposing tax increase
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
In a few weeks, Austinites will vote on a tax rate increase on Proposition Q. There is some bickering between a pro-tax hike political action committee and the creator of a website opposed to it.
Cases dismissed for 2 people accused of corpse experimentation at Austin mortuary
The Travis County District Attorney's Office is dismissing cases against two people involved in alleged "experiments" on corpses at a North Austin mortuary.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office is dismissing cases against two people involved in alleged "experiments" on corpses at a North Austin mortuary.
VIDEO: Young suspects seen dumping stolen car from Austin
Mustang Ridge police are asking for help identifying the suspects seen dumping a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning.
Mustang Ridge police are asking for help identifying the suspects seen dumping a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning.
Man charged with murder for attacking, strangling ex-girlfriend
A man was arrested and charged with murder for killing his ex-girlfriend, police said.
A man was arrested and charged with murder for killing his ex-girlfriend, police said.
Semi-truck rolls over in crash with 2 other cars in East Austin: ATCEMS
One person was hospitalized after a crash involving two cars and one semi-truck in East Austin.
One person was hospitalized after a crash involving two cars and one semi-truck in East Austin.
Cristian Rangel: Woman pleads guilty to tampering with missing man's body
A woman accused of dumping a missing man's body in the Greenbelt last year has pled guilty to tampering with a human corpse.
A woman accused of dumping a missing man's body in the Greenbelt last year has pled guilty to tampering with a human corpse.
UT Austin students protest against Trump's higher education vision
The student organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society put together a rally on campus Monday afternoon.
The student organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society put together a rally on campus Monday afternoon.
VIDEO: Austin police officer on restricted duty after punching man on 6th Street
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
An Austin police officer was caught on camera punching a man on 6th Street over the weekend. Now, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for the officer to be terminated.
Austin airport's staffing shortage leads to delays
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a ground stop and a ground delay on Monday.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a ground stop and a ground delay on Monday.
Austin Police Department's use-of-force policy may be changing
Austin police may soon change their use-of-force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Austin police may soon change their use-of-force policy. This comes after a law enforcement expert highlighted issues with training and data collection.
Austin ordered to erase rainbow crosswalks and 'Black Artists Matter' mural
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.
Governor Abbott's directive has led TXDOT to order the City of Austin to remove artistic and political street markings, such as the rainbow crosswalks and "Black Artists Matter" mural, a move the city will comply with despite community protests.
Austin police investigate homicide on Rutland Dr.
The Austin Police Department says they're investigating a homicide that happened in the 1800 block of Rutland Dr.
The Austin Police Department says they're investigating a homicide that happened in the 1800 block of Rutland Dr.
Austin officer witnesses drive-by shooting, shoots at suspect
Just before 3 a.m. an Austin Police officer witnessed a drive-by shooting at North Creek Dr. and E. Rundberg Lane.
Just before 3 a.m. an Austin Police officer witnessed a drive-by shooting at North Creek Dr. and E. Rundberg Lane.
APD investigates officer after crowd control incident on Sixth Street
Austin Police removed an officer from patrol and initiated an investigation after the officer struck an individual during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street.
Austin Police removed an officer from patrol and initiated an investigation after the officer struck an individual during a crowd control incident on Sixth Street.
ACL 2025 kicks off Weekend Two at Zilker Park
Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.
Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.