Large anti-ICE protest fills street in North Austin; 2 arrested by APD
A large anti-ICE protest filled a street in North Austin Monday night. Austin police say two people were arrested and reported that "agitators" at the event threw bottles and rocks at officers.
Man arrested, accused of misrepresenting age, sexually assaulting young girls: APD
A 20-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges in Travis and Hays counties for sexually assaulting multiple young girls. He allegedly told the girls he was 16 when he was actually 20.
Woman arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell: police
A woman has been arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell. More charges and arrests are pending, says APD.
More than $70K in music equipment stolen from East Austin recording studio
Nearly $70K in music equipment, including more than 20 guitars, were stolen from an East Austin recording studio last month
Human trafficking survivor shares her story | FOX 7 CrimeWatch
A survivor of human trafficking is sharing her story in hopes of bringing awareness to the crime's prevalence. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with her and the regional director of Unbound Now.
Man dead after auto-ped crash near Zilker Park: police
A man is dead after an auto-pedestrian crash in a parking lot near Zilker Park, says the Austin Police Department.
Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition
All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlines emergency items in annual State of the State address
Texas Governor Greg Abbott outlined several emergency items in his annual State of the State address, including education, investments in Texas's water and energy supply and property tax relief among other issues.
Austin apartment damaged by fire
Austin firefighters were called to an apartment fire early Saturday morning.
All 5 Austin men arrested for November 2024 murder were out on bond at time of killing: APD
Austin police said all five men arrested for the November 2024 murder of Xavier Jones were out on bond at the time of the killing. Community leaders are outraged and are calling for reform.
Purple public notice slips mailed to Austinites: What do they mean?
If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.
No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Lakeway
No injuries were reported after a mobile home fire in Lakeway. An investigation is now underway.
Austin police search for 2 in aggravated robbery
Investigators are searching for two men in connection with an aggravated robbery.
Austin police seek suspect in mail theft
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of stealing mail.
Rescheduled Austin MLK festival to take place Saturday
Austin's rescheduled MLK festival is set for Saturday at Huston-Tillotson University
Plane crash in D.C.: Local commercial pilot speaks on deadly crash
Over 60 people are dead after a midair plane crash over the Potomac River near the Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.
City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response
Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.
Texas lawmakers urged to ramp up laws to fight human trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Advocates for victims gathered Thursday at the state capitol. They are urging lawmakers to pass major reforms.
Air traffic controller staffing has been issue at Austin's airport for years
For years, Congressman Lloyd Doggett has been calling for more air traffic controllers after several near misses at Austin’s airport. He said Wednesday night's midair crash near Washington D.C. is a reminder that a tragedy could happen anywhere.
Del Valle man sentenced to 10 years for selling fentanyl-laced fake pills
A Del Valle man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.