SXSW 2026: Guide to community events and concerts
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Looking to check out some big artists at SXSW this year? Here's a look at some of the events you can attend with or without a badge.
Man found dead at downtown Austin bank; incident ruled as self-defense
Austin police are investigating after a man was found dead at a bank on Wednesday.
Austin police are investigating after a man was found dead at a bank on Wednesday.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo did not follow emergency traffic enforcement, officials say
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
City officials said it took about half-an-hour to implement a steer-clear area for Waymo's autonomous vehicles during the 6th Street mass shooting on March 1.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders prepared
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
SXSW 2026: Austin city leaders say they're prepared for festival
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
As thousands have begun descending on Austin for SXSW, city leaders say they’re more than ready for what the festival brings along with its 40th anniversary.
Carmen Mejia released from ICE custody after exoneration
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
A Travis County woman wrongfully convicted of murder is now a free woman. She spent more than 20 years behind bars and then faced the threat of deportation.
Missing 2-year-old girl from Austin found; AMBER Alert canceled
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for a missing two-year-old girl from Austin. Officials said she was found.
Austin 6th Street shooting: Waymo invited to council meeting after self-driving car blocks road
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Austin City Council members are demanding safety improvements from Waymo after a self-driving car blocked an ambulance responding to a deadly mass shooting downtown.
Downtown Austin club shooting leaves 1 injured; no arrests made
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
Police are asking for help gathering information on a shooting in downtown Austin. One victim was shot after a fight at a club, but is expected to be OK.
SXSW 2026: CapMetro extends services, makes it easier to get around Austin
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
CapMetro is extending its services and is providing convenient transportation for residents and visitors for SXSW 2026.
Body found in Colorado River; Austin police investigating
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.
Austin police are investigating after a body was found in the Colorado River on Tuesday.
3 children dead after apartment fire in South Austin
The Austin Fire Department is investigating after three children were found dead after an apartment fire in South Austin.
The Austin Fire Department is investigating after three children were found dead after an apartment fire in South Austin.
UT Austin researchers develop robotic hand gentle enough to pick up fragile items
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
A robotic hand developed at UT Austin can pick up the most fragile items, like potato chips or eggs, without crushing them.
Body recovered from Lake Austin
Police are investigating after a body was recovered Tuesday night from Lake Austin.
Police are investigating after a body was recovered Tuesday night from Lake Austin.
Austin-Bergstrom prepares for busy spring season amid DHS shutdown
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers this month with Spring Break, Rodeo Austin, St. Patrick's Day weekend and SXSW.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers this month with Spring Break, Rodeo Austin, St. Patrick's Day weekend and SXSW.
Austin police looking for suspects, stolen car involved in January homicide
Austin Police need help finding the suspects and a stolen car involved in a homicide from January.
Austin Police need help finding the suspects and a stolen car involved in a homicide from January.
Texas carjacking suspect faces federal charges in death of Austin woman
A Houston man is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting and killing an Austin woman during a carjacking and robbery. He has also been charged with capital murder.
A Houston man is facing federal charges after allegedly shooting and killing an Austin woman during a carjacking and robbery. He has also been charged with capital murder.
Timothée Chalamet ballet and opera comment: Ballet Austin responds
Timothée Chalamet sparked backlash from ballet and opera communities and supporters after a comment he made during a town hall event in Austin.
Timothée Chalamet sparked backlash from ballet and opera communities and supporters after a comment he made during a town hall event in Austin.
SXSW 2026: Armadillo World Headquarters hosts official music showcase at iconic Austin venues
Lots of fun and exciting things to check out for SXSW this year, including some music at three of Austin's most iconic venues.
Lots of fun and exciting things to check out for SXSW this year, including some music at three of Austin's most iconic venues.
Multiple vehicles burglarized and stolen in NW Austin; police consider suspects 'dangerous'
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and auto thefts.
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and auto thefts.