Tag: Downtown Austin
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Arrest Made After Knife Attack in Downtown Austin
Article: AUSTIN, Texas – A man was arrested after chasing two victims with a knife in downtown Austin late Sunday night, according to an arrest affidavit. According to the arrest affidavit, on Sunday, June 9, around 11:36 p.m., the two victims were parking their car in a parking lot near the intersection of E. 7th…
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Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged with Murder in Downtown Austin Incident
A man involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident during South by Southwest in Downtown Austin has been charged with murder, court documents reveal. Events Unfold Tyrone Thompson, aged 23, allegedly struck two pedestrians at the intersection of East Seventh and Red River streets on March 12. He was subsequently apprehended following another collision. Thompson faced…
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Downtown Austin Construction Boom Slowing Down Amid Shift in Development Trends
AUSTIN, Texas – Downtown Austin, once a hub of bustling construction activity, is experiencing a slowdown in its development momentum, marking a significant shift after years of rapid growth. Signs of Deceleration Officials from the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) have indicated that while 17 projects are still underway, primarily focused on residential spaces, the overall…
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Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Hit-and-Run in Downtown Austin
Suspect Identified and Charged Tyrone Thompson, 23, has been charged with murder following a deadly hit-and-run incident in Downtown Austin during South by Southwest, according to court documents. The incident occurred at the intersection of East Seventh and Red River streets on Tuesday, March 12. Incident Details Thompson allegedly hit two pedestrians at the aforementioned…
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Fatal Crash Occurs on I-35 Service Road in Downtown Austin
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, March 17, in Austin, Texas, as a three-vehicle crash on the I-35 service road downtown resulted in the death of one driver. According to the Austin police, the collision occurred around 1:57 p.m. in the 900 block of South I-35 southbound service road. Details of the Incident The victim,…
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Downtown Austin Gears Up for SXSW 2024: Street Closures, Parking, and Transportation Guide
AUSTIN, Texas — As South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024 approaches, Austin prepares for the annual influx of festival attendees, promising both excitement and traffic challenges. Downtown Street Closures To manage the surge of pedestrians, the city of Austin will implement various street closures during the festival: Additional partial closures will also be in effect. Detailed…
