Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024

New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.

Austinites look forward to 2024 with New Year's resolutions

Just hours after thousands of revelers rang in the New Year to fireworks over Lady Bird Lake, FOX 7 returned to Auditorium Shores to talk to Austinites about their hopes and goals for 2024.

New Year's 2023: Thousands gather at Auditorium Shores for fireworks, music and more

It's New Year's Eve, and tonight a grand celebration is underway at Austin's Auditorium Shores that will culminate with a big fireworks display at midnight.

Happy New Year: The top Austin news stories of 2023

Happy New Year! In this FOX 7 Focus, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest local stories of the year based on what you clicked on FOX7Austin.com.

'Super fog' possible overnight in Austin: NWS

If you're out on the roads tonight after ringing in the new year, be alert and aware of the possibility of dense fog, maybe even "super fog," says the National Weather Service.

Don't use 911 to report illegal fireworks in Austin: officials

Austin officials are urging residents to ring in 2024 responsibly and keep 9-1-1 available for true emergencies.

Kwanzaa 2023: George Washington Carver Museum hosts annual celebration

Community members gathered at Austin's George Washington Carver Museum on Saturday for the annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring food, music and ceremonies to celebrate the African American holiday.

Refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan sell crafts at YMCA holiday bazaar

Austin refugees had the opportunity to sell their jewelry, baked goods, art and more at the TownLake YMCA's Refugee Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar.

Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862

Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.

FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash

'I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out,' said James Smith of the FBI

Tips to keep your pets calm during New Year's fireworks

We'll be ringing in the New Year in just a few days. Sometimes celebrations include fireworks, which can be very stressful for pets. A local vet gives advice on keeping pets safe and calm.

New Year's Day is one of the most dangerous days to drive: AAA

January 1 is one of the deadliest days of the year for alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to AAA. 

Disabled veteran's truck robbed on Christmas morning

Steven Kelleher, a disabled veteran in Lago Vista, says he lives to help people. Now he needs help after three people were caught on camera stealing from his truck on Christmas morning.