I-35 expansion project: Rethink35, community partners announce lawsuit against TxDOT
The I-35 Capital Express Central project would impact an 8-mile area between US 290 East and SH 71/Ben White Boulevard.
I-35 expansion project: TxDOT pushes back against lawsuit
The group Rethink 35 is suing TxDOT over the I-35 Capital Express Central Project. Critics say the $4.5 billion expansion will only increase congestion on the freeway rather than alleviate it.
Thousands of anti-abortion advocates march downtown in Rally for Life
Thousands of pro-life advocates marched downtown in celebration of Texas' sharp decline in abortions since the state's near-total ban took effect.
AFD puts out 6th Street high-rise fire
AFD says a fire broke out in a high-rise on W. 6th Street early Friday morning.
Heavy rains overflow creeks, streams in Central Texas
Heavy rains across Central Texas quickly flooded creeks and streams with storm water Monday, prompting road and park closures.
Fire under pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin under investigation: AFD
A fire under the Third Street pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin is under investigation, according to AFD.
HEART Austin homeless outreach pilot program launching soon
The goal of HEART Austin is to “actively engage with and address the needs of people living unsheltered," says the Downtown Austin Alliance.
Homeless people dropped off downtown after staying in warming shelters
Hundreds of Austin homeless people were bused to a park in Downtown Austin after staying in warming shelters due to the freeze.
Person rescued from Colorado River near Longhorn Dam
ATCEMS and Austin fire crews responded to a call in the middle of the Colorado River near Longhorn Dam where someone was "yelling for help" from an "island".
Suspect caught on video stealing Austin animal shelter's transport van
Austin Pets Alive! says their transport van has been found after it was stolen in downtown Austin.
Downtown shootings leave Sixth Street visitors feeling unsafe
Thousands of people visit the Sixth Street Entertainment District every weekend. But after recent shootings in the bar district, some visitors are feeling unsafe.
Sixth Street shooting: APD releases body cam footage, identifies officers involved
Body cam footage from three officers at the scene, as well as police radio traffic and security camera footage, have been released in connection with the deadly officer-involved shooting outside a Sixth Street bar.
Austin Fire responds to multiple incidents throughout city, county
The Austin Fire Department responded to multiple fires and a vehicle rescue Friday morning.
Deadly downtown stabbing victim identified: police
The victim of a deadly stabbing in downtown Austin earlier this month has been identified by police.
Suspect in south Austin assault still at-large
APD is searching for a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault that happened earlier this month in south Austin.
AFD on scene of elevator rescue downtown
AFD crews are responding to an elevator rescue in downtown Austin. The fire department asks drivers to avoid the area.
Dining out for Christmas meal in Austin
Christmas has come to an end, and many families decided to trade the traditional dinner at home for local restaurants in downtown Austin.
Israel-Hamas War: Palestine vigil held at Austin City Hall
Outside Austin City Hall this evening, the Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil to honor Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
Man killed in deadly Sixth Street officer-involved shooting identified by police
Austin police have released new details about the fatal officer-involved shooting on Sixth Street this past weekend.
Austin's newly renovated shelter opens, hopes to fill beds by Christmas
Right now, the plan is to house 65 homeless people at this shelter who are women and transgender. The goal is to up that number to 150 by March 2024.