FOX 7 Focus: Group supports controversial Zilker Park Vision Plan
In this week's FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7's John Krinjak goes one-on-one with Mike Cannatti with the Barton Springs Conservancy, a group that supports the controversial Zilker Park Vision Plan. They argue the plan is necessary in order for the park to thrive in the future.
FOX 7 Focus: New group hopes to kill Zilker Park Vision Plan
In this FOX 7 Focus, FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look at the Zilker Park Vision Plan, and the newly formed Save Zilker Park PAC that is trying to keep it from moving forward.
Man found dead at Zilker Park
Police said officers responded to a check welfare call in the 2200 block of Lou Neff Road.
ACL Radio's Blues on the Green returns for 32nd season
The series will run Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19 at Zilker Park.
Zilker Shuttle to run weekends, holidays starting May 27
The free Zilker Shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends from May 27 through Sept. 4, and during Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day holidays.
Controversial Zilker Park plan approved by Austin Parks Board
Tensions ran high as the Parks and Rec board took up a plan to transform Zilker Park.
Bat found at Zilker Park tests positive for rabies
On April 22, around at 3:50 p.m., an Animal Protection Officer (APO) responded to a call on the Great Lawn at Zilker Park near Lou Neff Point about a bat near the ground on a tree trunk.
Free Zilker Shuttle returns this summer
The free shuttle service to Zilker Metropolitan Park will pick up at the One Texas Center parking garage.
Man plans to travel from Austin to Seattle on horseback
Cyril Bertheau quit his six-figure tech job and bought a horse. Now he is planning to ride that horse from Austin to Seattle in 100 days.
Zilker Park to add more pay stations in lots currently free
The parking lots near Stratford Drive, north of Zilker Botanical Garden, and the south Barton Springs Pool lot near Azie Morton Road will have pay stations like the rest of the park. They will be activated on May 1.
Austin residents concerned Zilker Park vision plan draft is more conducive for music festivals
This vision plan has been in the works since February 2021 drawing in thousands of public comments.
Austin Trail of Lights canceled on Dec. 22 due to forecasted extreme weather
Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.
Zilker Park Vision Plan draws concerns from community members
Community members can provide feedback online for the Zilker Park Vision Plan through January 8, 2023.
Zilker Holiday Tree draws generations of attendees
For 56 years, the Zilker Holiday Tree has been delighting generations of Austinites, including one family that has been enjoying the tradition for about half a century.
City leaders want to give Zilker Park major renovations
A total price tag for the project has not yet been calculated because the Vision isn’t an all or nothing proposal. The plan will most likely be done in Phases.
Final day of ACL 2022 draws tens of thousands
Sunday's headliners included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paramore, and Kacey Musgraves.
Some businesses see drop in sales due to Austin City Limits road closures
Businesses inside Zilker Park are seeing a boost in business due to ACL 2022, however, on the outside, road closures are a big problem for others.
Mexican Austinite musician Lesly Reynaga to make history at ACL Music Fest
Lesly Reynaga, a local Austin musician and Mexico native, is set to make history at ACL as one of the first acts to perform with a full mariachi band.
Austin City Limits sees 234 incidents reported during Weekend One, ATCEMS says
During ACL Weekend One, EMS responded to 234 incidents.
Weekend One of ACL 2022 wraps up, drawing long-time fans, first timers alike
Weekend One drew in about 75,000 people each day, including fans who had been attending for years alongside first-time festival-goers.