Austin road rage incident leads to deadly shooting; man arrested
A 21-year-old is accused of a shooting someone in an apparent road rage incident after the victim approached his car at a stoplight, an affidavit states.
SXSW 2025: "Holland", starring Nicole Kidman, Matthew Macfadyen, premieres
Day 3 of SXSW 2025 included the premiere of the new thriller “Holland”, starring Nicole Kidman and Matthew Macfadyen.
SXSW 2025 is officially underway in downtown Austin
SXSW is officially underway. There are quite a few pop-ups bringing thousands of people to downtown Austin.
SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
Is Austin crime reducing after opening 6th Street to cars?
In a city memo with preliminary data, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says they've seen fewer arrests, use of force cases, and officer injuries.
Central Texas groups march to protest Trump administration
Grassroots activists with the 50501 movement held a "National Day of Action" on Tuesday. Groups across the country held marches protesting the Trump administration
I-35 expansion: TxDOT to begin new construction near Lady Bird Lake
TxDOT says it has started on the next phase of its I-35 expansion project in Austin.
Unconventional ATX: Design for Austin's new convention center released
Architects revealed the design for Austin's new convention center. The $1.6 billion project is known as Unconventional ATX.
Hundreds march for increased public school funding
A rally was held at the state capitol Saturday calling for increased public school funding.
Austin protest: Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump policies
Thousands of demonstrators were gathered for the President’s Day march and rally at the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Monday afternoon.
Austin Marathon 2025: Road closures, public transit delays expected this weekend
The Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are back this weekend, which will lead to road closures and public transit delays.
3 adults, dog rescued from tent swept away by swift water: APD
Three people and a dog were saved by Austin firefighters after their tent was swept downstream by swift water.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Pony Express relay trots through Austin
Dozens of horses and riders trotted through Austin as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Pony Express relay to deliver rodeo invitations to state leaders.
First Austin bar dedicated to women's sports to open in March
The 1972 will be the first bar in Austin dedicated exclusively to collegiate and professional women's sports.
Congress Avenue redesign plan: Austin Mobility Committee briefed on recommendations
The City of Austin is planning to turn several blocks in front of the Capitol into a plaza that will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Man arrested for murder after shooting, killing victim in downtown Austin: APD
A man was arrested for murder in connection to a deadly downtown Austin shooting, police said.
Gov. Abbott attends Donald Trump's presidential inauguration
All eyes were on Monday's presidential inauguration speech as Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States of America.
6th Street opens up to traffic in downtown Austin
Sixth Street opened to traffic in downtown Austin on Thursday. The Austin Police Chief believes it will help the city reduce crime.
6th Street safety in downtown Austin: Officials update on changes
City of Austin officials are updating the public on changes to Sixth Street in downtown, including opening it to westbound traffic starting this weekend.
Police looking for suspect who robbed, assaulted victim in downtown Austin
Austin police are looking for the suspect who robbed and assaulted a victim in downtown.