Texas Book Festival returns as book bans remain controversial
The Texas Book Festival filled Congress Avenue with tents and tents full of books, authors, publishers, and bookworms.
Teen with modified pistol arrested outside downtown Austin bar
A 17-year-old was arrested after police say he brought a modified handgun into a 6th Street bar. Police also say they found a baggy of cocaine on him.
Road closures in downtown Austin for Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival is taking place in downtown Austin and there will be several roads closed due to the event.
Avride food delivery robots now operating in downtown Austin
Avride's food delivery robots are now on the streets in downtown Austin.
Austin Veterans Day Parade honors veterans
The annual Austin Veterans Day Parade goes along Congress Avenue towards the Capitol and honors those who serve and who have served our country.
Man steals phone, threatens employee with knife: APD
Police are asking for help identifying a man who stole a phone and then threatened an employee with a knife.
Austin police give Halloween safety tips
Halloween is coming up and Austin police have important safety tips for families.
I-35 expansion project: TxDOT expects to break ground this week
TxDOT is expected to break ground this week on a massive I-35 expansion. However, protesters are still trying to stop the project from moving forward.
Austin elderly man accused of setting multiple fires in downtown has first hearing
Austin businessman and real estate investor, Dorsey Bryan Hardeman, is accused of setting fires at different locations in Austin.
Safety expert applauds Austin resident’s use of pepper spray to fend off burglar
An Austin safety expert is applauding a homeowner who found a burglar in their home and used pepper spray to defend themselves. The burglar was later found dead inside an office building.
Burglary suspect found dead inside downtown Austin building
Police are investigating after a burglary suspect was found dead inside a building near 7th Street and San Jacinto in downtown Austin.
Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt traffic near City Hall
Pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at Austin City Hall and marched in the road Saturday afternoon, which prompted police response.
Man 'behaving erratically' dies after being pulled from Lady Bird Lake: APD
A man who was reported to 911 as 'behaving erratically' has died after he was pulled from Lady Bird Lake by first responders, says the Austin Police Department.
I-35 expansion project: City shares updated cap-and-stitch plans
The City of Austin is sharing an updated version of its plan to build caps and stitches along I-35, but the proposal is facing some pushback.
Christopher Taylor: Jury selection to begin Monday in latest trial
Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor will soon be back on trial, this time in connection with the 2019 death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva.
Body found near Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found near Lady Bird Lake.
Man shoots into another person's vehicle in downtown Austin
Austin police are searching for a man who shot into another person's vehicle at the intersection of East 7th and Red River.
Woman arrested for killing pedestrian in crash on S Congress: APD
A woman was arrested for hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Congress, police said.
Texas Tribune Festival 2024 takes over downtown Austin streets
The 14th annual Texas Tribune Festival took over the streets of downtown Austin on its last day with its Open Congress event.
Pickpocketing in downtown Austin on the rise: report
Pickpocketing is on the rise in the downtown Austin area, data says.