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.
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.
South Congress store to close after 28 years
Several Austin businesses have decided to pack up and close their doors for good. One owner in south Austin has decided to leave the retail industry after nearly 30 years on South Congress.
3 families displaced following fire in South Austin
Three families are displaced following a fire that destroyed one home and damaged another in South Austin.
Man shot, killed following road rage incident in South Austin
One person is dead following a shooting in South Austin, police said.
Drivers will now pay for parking on South Congress
The days of free parking on South Congress are over. The City of Austin announced this month, drivers will have to start paying for a spot.
Man shot, killed another outside South Congress nightclub: APD
An investigation determined the suspect had been in an altercation with staff minutes before the shooing and had been asked to leave, says Austin police.
Police arrest man in connection to 2 bank robberies in South Austin
The Austin Police Department arrested a man connected to two bank robberies in South Austin.
Magnolia Cafe South named most iconic diner in Texas
Magnolia Cafe South has been named the most iconic diner in the state of Texas!
Future of Austin's iconic Peter Pan Mini-Golf unclear as lease renewal looms
Austin's iconic Peter Pan Mini-Golf's future is unclear as its lease ends next year.
Austin's 'I love you so much' mural reworked in celebration of 'Barbie' movie
In promotion of the upcoming movie “Barbie” on Friday, July 21, the iconic mural painted on the side of Jo's Coffee was reworked as a love letter from Ken to his doll girlfriend, reading "Barbie, I love you so much. -Ken."
Mother's Day events in the Austin area: Where to go to celebrate
Mother's Day is on May 14, and Central Texas restaurants and businesses are gearing up with fun specials and events guaranteed to make Mom smile on her special day.
Multiple men arrested in connection with South Congress game room robbery
Two men were arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a South Congress game room. The investigation also led to the arrests of two others on outstanding warrants from other counties.
Drunk driver hits ambulance, 2 ATCEMS medics injured
The medics were caring for a patient on the side of the road when the crash happened Sunday, March 12.
APD SWAT responds to mental health crisis on S Congress
The Austin Police Department SWAT team responded to a mental health crisis on S. Congress Monday night.
South Congress Books moving to new location in March
South Congress Books says they're moving because they've been priced out of South Congress, a location they've held since opening their brick-and-mortar store in 2011.
Man attacks, robs woman at South Congress Bank of America: APD
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating another jugging case that happened at a South Congress Bank of America on Dec. 29. Around 140 robbery and jugging cases have been reported in 2022.
1 killed after car collides with tree on South Congress
A person is dead after their car collided with a tree on South Congress early Sunday morning.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
3 teens arrested for string of robberies, assaults across Austin
In an eleven-day period in September, two 14-year-olds and a 15-year-old allegedly committed a series of crimes, including robbery by assault, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, assault and auto theft.