Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in downtown Austin; SXSW issues statement
Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead and another critically injured in downtown Austin.
Austin gets $105M grant for I-35 freeway cap at Cesar Chavez
The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.
SXSW 2024: Thousands go to Rainey Street for pop-ups, events
Loud music, long lines and activities all happening on Rainey Street on Sunday afternoon for the third day of South by Southwest.
Border crisis: Protesters gather downtown to speak out against SB 4, Operation Lonestar
Protesters gathered downtown on Saturday to speak out against Operation Lonestar and SB 4, the Texas law that allows police to arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.
SXSW 2024: Thousands enjoy free events, pop-ups in downtown Austin
South by Southwest started on Friday, and there's no shortage of things to do in downtown Austin whether you have a badge or not.
2024 Election: Bigfoot announces bid for presidency
Bigfoot has announced its decided to run for president in the upcoming 2024 election.
Texas Poor People's Campaign marches around Capitol to mobilize low-income voters, address poverty
A few hundred people marched around the Capitol on Saturday asking legislators to do something about poverty, and mobilize voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
Austin businessman sets building on fire in Downtown: police
Austin businessman Dorsey Hardeman was caught on camera setting a building on fire in Downtown Austin and investigators believe he may be connected to another arson case.
Willie Nelson statue in downtown Austin vandalized
The Willie Nelson statue in downtown Austin has been vandalized with pink spray paint.
SXSW and concerts: Downtown Austin prepares for upcoming events
Organizers of South by Southwest (SXSW) said about 340,000 people packed into downtown Austin last year for the festival.
Austin homeless response needs to be more proactive, says downtown business owner
A downtown Austin business owner is seeking a more proactive, less reactive approach to the city's homeless crisis.
Drunk driver rams into unmarked APD car near Austin Marathon; injures 2 officers
A man is facing several felony charges after Austin police said he plowed into an unmarked patrol car while intoxicated, and injured two officers.
Former foster kid gets surprise of a lifetime at Austin Marathon
For one runner, the Austin Marathon was a race to remember.
I-35 expansion project: Businesses along I-35 face displacement
As plans to expand I-35 get underway, businesses to the east and west of the freeway are facing a harsh reality. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Austin Light Rail project: Residents look at proposed station designs, locations
The multi-billion dollar Austin Light Rail project is moving forward. Residents were given the opportunity to look at the proposed station designs and locations at an open house.
Lady Bird Lake deaths: Safety concerns growing after another body found
Austin residents are growing more concerned after another body was found in Lady Bird Lake last week.
Fire at abandoned bar downtown near Sixth Street: AFD
Austin fire crews responded to a fire at an abandoned bar, formerly the Mug Shots bar, in downtown Austin early Saturday morning.
Body found in Lady Bird Lake not ruled as a homicide: APD
The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake on Monday.
Multiple men drugged, robbed in downtown Austin; police looking for suspect
The woman has been linked to several incidents reported as early as Jan. 2022 and as recently as December.
Red River Cultural District seeks funding aid package
Interim executive director for Red River Cultural District Nicole Klepadlo spoke to FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about help with funding this year's events.