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.
Austin gun shop owner body-slams man on South Congress, claims self-defense
An Austin gun shop owner is claiming self-defense after body-slamming a man on South Congress.
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.
Auto-ped crash: Person critically injured in South Austin
An adult has been critically injured in an auto-pedestrian crash in South Austin.
South Congress toy store relocates from strip voluntarily
Monkey See, Monkey Do! on South Congress will close its doors at the end of the month.
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.
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.
H-E-B announces new South Congress store will open in December
The new H-E-B on South Congress Avenue will open its doors next month.
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.
Torchy's Tacos on South Congress wants to serve alcohol; asks permission from city
Torchy's Tacos wants to start serving alcohol at its location on South Congress, and it's urging the city of Austin to allow that to happen.
Woman arrested for killing pedestrian in crash on S Congress: APD
A woman was arrested for hitting and killing a pedestrian in South Congress, police said.
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.
'Hazardous device' on South Congress prompts APD Bomb Squad response
Austin police say the item was confirmed not to be an explosive device and has been rendered safe.
Man arrested for assaulting employee with Pop-Tarts: affidavit
An Austin man is in jail after police said he assaulted a retail employee with Pop-Tarts.
PHOTOS: Parts of S Congress shut down for structure fire: AFD
Parts of S. Congress Avenue are shut down due to a structure fire, says the Austin Fire Department.


















