Bicyclist recovering after he was nearly killed after hit-and-run in East Austin
A bicyclist who was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Austin is on the road to recovery, after undergoing brain surgery.
Police release composite sketch of suspect who attacked elderly man at East Austin restaurant
The attack happened inside the restroom of the restaurant when the suspect confronted the victim, pulled out a handgun, and slapped the older man in the face.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver in East Austin: EMS
Austin-Travis County EMS says the pedestrian was hit just after 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Regency Drive and FM 969.
2-alarm fire at East Austin apartment complex
Austin firefighters say the fire extended into the attic of the 16-unit, 2-story apartment building.
East Austin house fire cause under investigation
Travis County Fire Marshal is investigating what started a fire in a mobile home on Blue Bluff Road.
Owner of Eastside Silver Print community darkroom asking for help to keep studio open
Anthony Maddaloni, owner of Eastside Silver Print, has been operating the community darkroom in East Austin for over a decade, but with inflation, he might be forced to close.
Rodeo Austin kicks off with annual BBQ cook off
Teams from all over participated in the annual BBQ cook off at Rodeo Austin.
East Austin theater hosts special show asking for help on Amplify Austin Day
It’s Amplify Austin Day, a community-wide day of giving that benefits more than 700 organizations across Central Texas. One of them is an East Austin comedy theater in search of a permanent home.
Austin police arrest suspect in connection with 2 murders
The Austin Police Department says their detectives have made an arrest in connection with two recent murders. They will be providing an update at 11:30 a.m.
Friends, family hold protest at East Austin gas station where man was killed
Loved ones of Marquis Demps, who was shot and killed outside a Shell station on East Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Springdale Road gathered to call for justice.
"We're Still Here" community photoshoot celebrates Black Austin
East Austin residents gathered together at Givens Park Saturday to take part of a historical photoshoot to celebrate Black History Month.
Hungry Hill Foundation helps East Austin homeless community with resources, programs
Chase Wright has been incarcerated and homeless before. After he got out of jail, he saw the lack of resources that homeless people were given, which led him to founding Hungry Hill Foundation last year.
Black Austin residents asked to participate in community photoshoot Saturday
One big family reunion is how organizers hope this Saturday is going to feel like at the “We’re Still Here” citywide photoshoot to showcase Austin’s Black community.
Man found in car crash dies from gunshot wounds, police say
Police are on the scene of a suspicious death in the 5800 block of Techni Center Dr.
Space heaters cause fires in East Austin and Northeast Austin, AFD says
Austin firefighters say two fires this morning have been caused by space heaters located too close to combustibles.
Austin gas station shooting: Family of man killed believes his death was unjustified
Demps was shot and killed outside an East Austin gas station on Jan. 21. His family believes his death was unjustified.
Austin gas station shooting: Local attorney says suspect should not have been arrested
Keel said not only does he believe the bond should be lowered, he says Naz never should have been arrested.
Austin gas station shooting: Longtime customers come to defense of employee charged with murder
Customers who frequent the family-owned Shell gas station at the corner of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Springdale Road can’t say enough good things about 25-year-old employee Yaseen Naz.
East Austin Shell gas station employee arrested for murder: APD
Throughout the investigation, detectives determined the victim was involved in an altercation with an employee of the Shell, 25-year-old Yaseen Naz, during which Naz shot the victim.
Man shot, killed at East Austin gas station: APD
A man is dead after a shooting at an East Austin Shell gas station. Austin police say detectives were speaking with a person of interest and witnesses.