See the photos: Austin residents join nationwide ICE protest with a march through downtown.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Texas Capitol as part of a nationwide protest of actions by U.S. Immigration and ...

BLOG: Austin demonstrators rally in protest of ICE Friday night

Protestors in downtown Austin gathered Friday evening as part of a nationwide movement protesting recent actions of ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Shiner's Saloon, 1940s-era downtown Austin building at risk of demolition

The decades-old building has housed a bar, restaurant and live music space for nearly 20 years.

Phase one of Congress Avenue redesign begins, promising pedestrian-friendly downtown Austin

Austin's Congress Avenue is undergoing a transformative 18-month redesign to enhance walkability and local businesses.
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New lakeshore landscape unfolding south of downtown Austin

To view this story as it appeared in Community Impact's South Central and North Central Austin editions, click here. The lakeside landscape south of downtown is mov ...

Vince Young Steakhouse closes after 15 years in Downtown Austin

Vince Young Steakhouse, a longtime downtown Austin dining destination, closed Sunday, after 15 years, citing changes in the ...

Austin police warns of rise in roofying crimes targeting men

APD's Robbery Unit is worried the crimes are being misreported.

Five Iron Golf Signs Lease to Open Flagship Location in Downtown Austin, Texas

AustinAustin, TX, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Iron Golf, the global leader in golf and entertainment, has signed a lease to open a new flagship location in downtown Austin, Texas, marking ...

Metal rails appear on downtown Austin planters. The city says it didn't install them

Metal rails and loops appeared on Brazos Street planters in downtown Austin, sparking online speculation that they are meant to prevent people from sitting or sleeping there.