Austin man dresses up as Santa on horseback on South Congress

For over a decade, an Austin man has been dressing up as Santa on horseback. This Christmas he's back at it, pushing through what's been a rough year.

South Congress businesses face wave of break-ins

Frustration is rising for Austin business owners on South Congress, as a recent string of burglaries has led to the loss of thousands of dollars in cash and property damage.

More staple Congress Ave. businesses are leaving the block

A historic block in downtown Austin is going to look very different soon. Two staple businesses are leaving.

H-E-B, HOME to launch new monthly concert series "True Texas Tunes"

A new monthly concert series is launching this weekend to benefit an Austin nonprofit's mission while celebrating the city's musical legacy.

Another South Congress business leaves strip
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Monkey See, Monkey Do! on South Congress will close its doors at the end of the month.

South Congress H-E-B reopens after years of rebuild

H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.

Torchy's Tacos on South Congress can't sell alcohol, city council says

Austin City Council has denied a request from Torchy's Tacos on South Congress to waive a distance requirement that doesn't allow them to serve alcohol because they are within 300 feet of a school. 

Proposed plan would make parts of Congress Avenue pedestrian-only

The city wants your input on a plan to make Congress Avenue leading up to the Capitol pedestrian-only. It's part of a vision plan to improve the historic street.

Longtime Austin karaoke bar sets tentative closing date

Popular South Congress karaoke spot Ego's Bar has set a tentative date for its closing after more than 40 years.

Downtown Austin Alliance launches new creative endeavor

A new program launched on Wednesday is meant to beautify Downtown Austin and provide more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.

South Congress business closes after nearly 30 years

Several businesses on South Congress are closing their doors for good. One of those is retailer Mi Casa Gallery.