downtown Austin
Coverage of downtown Austin in the Nexus archive.
- Seafood restaurant shutters as downtown Austin evolves post-pandemic
A seafood restaurant has shuttered its doors due to perceived changes in its location. An Austin restaurant owner stated that a changing downtown area has significantly dried up business for his establishment post-pandemic.
- Austin shootings: Police investigating 2 separate incidents in downtown
Austin police are investigating two separate shootings in downtown Austin that occurred approximately 30 minutes apart early Sunday morning.
- Train engine unit failed before downtown Austin derailment in April, incident report says
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in downtown Austin on April 23 due to a failed locomotive power unit and slack between train cars, according to a Federal Railroad Administration incident report.
- Fire at parking garage fills sky with smoke near downtown Austin
A fire at a parking garage near the Embassy Suites hotel on S. Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive in downtown Austin filled the sky with smoke. Austin firefighters responded to the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
- New details released in deadly downtown Austin officer-involved shooting
The Austin Police Department disclosed new information about a deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred in downtown Austin over the weekend. The incident remains under investigation as authorities release updated details.
- Austin Energy's planned outages downtown necessary to prevent future unexpected outages
Austin Energy implemented planned power outages in downtown Austin to prevent future unexpected outages. The utility attributed a recent late-night outage to necessary maintenance efforts.
- Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin
A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin. The incident resulted in one person's death.
- Downtown Austin crime: APD searching for suspect in connection with series of thefts
The Austin Police Department is seeking help to identify a suspect linked to a series of thefts in downtown Austin. Authorities are investigating ongoing criminal activity in the area.
- Why the power will be out in parts of downtown Austin beginning this Sunday
Some Austin Energy customers in downtown Austin will experience temporary power outages starting Sunday evening. The outage is expected to affect parts of the downtown area beginning this Sunday.
- Downtown Austin restaurant employee reportedly stabbed customer, court documents say
A server at Bob's Steak and Chop House in Downtown Austin was arrested after reportedly stabbing a customer. Witnesses stated the server recognized the guest from church.
- Affidavit: Woman charged following fatal hit-and-run in downtown Austin
Austin Police arrested a woman Monday following an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run that occurred June 12 in downtown Austin.
- Person in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in downtown Austin
A person was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Austin and was hospitalized late Friday night.