SXSW 2022: Dates, tickets, events, COVID-19 policy guide

FOX 7 Austin has put together a guide with everything you need to know about SXSW 2022, including important dates, ticket information, event locations and COVID-19 policies.

Austin Fire responds to brush fire near Travis County Expo Center

No injuries were reported following a brush fire that occurred during a fireworks display at a Rodeo Austin event Friday night.

2 dead, 12 others taken to hospital due to suspected fentanyl overdoses Downtown

Austin-Travis County EMS crews responded to seven separate drug overdose incidents in the 6th Street entertainment district. Twelve people were taken to the hospital, and two died on scene.

6-year-old girl killed following crash involving CapMetro bus

A 6-year-old girl died from her injuries following a crash between a vehicle and a Capital Metro Bus on Sunday, Feb. 27.

Dell Children's Comprehensive Care Clinic to move to Rosedale School

The Children’s Comprehensive Care clinic is a primary care clinic dedicated to the care of children with complex medical issues.

More than $100K allocated for upgrades to Dick Nichols Park

The upgrades represent the single largest investment on parkland by an Austin City Council member to date, says CM Paige Ellis's office.

City looking for community input to strengthen civil rights in Austin

The city says its Office of Civil Rights will be hosting a series of virtual community conversations to hear community input on a range of topics.

APD: 2 dead following multiple overdoses on 6th Street

Austin police believe the drug fentanyl may be involved in a few of the recent incidents in the 6th St. Entertainment District.

N. Lamar Boulevard to undergo street maintenance starting March 5

Austin Public Works crews will be working on North Lamar Boulevard between Morrow Street and Airport Boulevard on Saturdays for at least the next six weekends.

FOX 7 Discussion: 1 week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine

FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Jody Ferguson, a former senior advisor at the Pentagon who also lived in Moscow, about the situation unfolding in Ukraine.

Texas attorney general Democratic primary votes still being counted

It’s been three days since primary election day, but it’s still not clear who will be in a runoff among Democrats for Texas attorney general.

Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW

Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.

SWAT situation in SE Austin: 2 suspects arrested, no one hurt

2 people were arrested following a SWAT situation on Alderman Drive, near Slaughter Lane, in Southeast Austin early Friday morning.

Austin City Council to decide on billing credits or water utility investments

Austin City Council will look into whether the city should provide billing credits for Austin Water customers or put that money back into improving the utility.

Downtown Austin bar owners reacts to city's Safer 6th Street Plan

The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.

Legal battle continues over whether gender-transitioning care for Texas trans youth is 'child abuse'

Governor Greg Abbott wants the state to investigate parents of transgender kids, who may be getting "gender-affirming healthcare." Civil rights groups sued, and the state is fighting back.

Employee of Austin-based IT company flees Ukraine with young family

Nikolin, his wife, Katheryna, and their three children – Sofia, Damian, and Emilia spent at least three nights in a bomb shelter before leaving Kyiv.

City of Austin certified as official Bee City USA affiliate

The goal for Austin as an official Bee City USA affiliate is to protect and provide healthy native habitats to pollinators on public and private lands.