Rainey Street District improvements
The city said they plan to use about a million dollars to provide long-term safety improvements to the Rainey Street District, including a new camera at the trailhead, more lighting, and sidewalks along East Avenue.
The city said they plan to use about a million dollars to provide long-term safety improvements to the Rainey Street District, including a new camera at the trailhead, more lighting, and sidewalks along East Avenue.
The case for A/C reform in Texas prisons
FOX?s Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Greg Groogan discuss their recent interview with State Rep. Carl Sherman and how the state is responding to calls for better air conditioning in Texas prisons during extreme heat.
FOX?s Rudy Koski, Steven Dial and Greg Groogan discuss their recent interview with State Rep. Carl Sherman and how the state is responding to calls for better air conditioning in Texas prisons during extreme heat.
Central Texas deals with water restrictions
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
More Central Texas communities are dealing with watering restrictions and boil water notices due to high demand and low supply.
2 injured after gun goes off at downtown bar
Two people were injured early Saturday morning after a gun went off at a bar on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, according to ATCEMS.
Two people were injured early Saturday morning after a gun went off at a bar on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, according to ATCEMS.
Man dies from accidental drowning
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
BookPeople sues state to stop new law
The new law would require book sellers to rate books based on content the state considers 'sexually explicit.'
The new law would require book sellers to rate books based on content the state considers 'sexually explicit.'
Raul Meza Jr. Pflugerville search
Court paperwork says searchers found a gravesite during a July 12 search in Pflugerville that may belong to another victim of potential serial killer Raul Meza Jr.
Court paperwork says searchers found a gravesite during a July 12 search in Pflugerville that may belong to another victim of potential serial killer Raul Meza Jr.
Body found in public parking lot under I-35
Austin police say they found the body while responding to a 'check welfare' call on 7th Street and I-35 Monday morning.
Austin police say they found the body while responding to a 'check welfare' call on 7th Street and I-35 Monday morning.
Austin's 'We All Belong' initiative
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Brise�o says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Brise�o says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.
DOJ sues Abbott over floating border wall
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
The Department of Justice is suing Governor Abbott for the installation of the border buoys going into parts of the Rio Grande.
A busy week for Austin City Council
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joins FOX 7 Austin in studio to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joins FOX 7 Austin in studio to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.
Central Texas farmers fighting extreme heat
Keeping crops alive is no easy task when temperatures stay above 100 degrees with little rain. Some central Texas farmers insist: where there's a will, there's a way.
Keeping crops alive is no easy task when temperatures stay above 100 degrees with little rain. Some central Texas farmers insist: where there's a will, there's a way.
Georgetown water restrictions continue
According to the Georgetown city manager, parts of the city are under a stage 2 water restriction, and another part is under stage 3.
According to the Georgetown city manager, parts of the city are under a stage 2 water restriction, and another part is under stage 3.
Plane crashes into vacant Georgetown home
A plane crashed into a vacant house in Georgetown Sunday; the pilot and two passengers walked away from the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is underway.
A plane crashed into a vacant house in Georgetown Sunday; the pilot and two passengers walked away from the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation is underway.
1 dead in homicide at E. Austin gas station
Police say a teenager was shot just after 9 p.m. Sunday at a gas station in the 1100 block of Airport Boulevard.
Police say a teenager was shot just after 9 p.m. Sunday at a gas station in the 1100 block of Airport Boulevard.
Texas inmates without air conditioning
This summer, nine inmates in Texas prisons died of heart attacks while being held in cells without air conditioning. That is according to members of a prison advocacy group, who called on the governor to help those serving time in hot cells.
This summer, nine inmates in Texas prisons died of heart attacks while being held in cells without air conditioning. That is according to members of a prison advocacy group, who called on the governor to help those serving time in hot cells.
Round Rock ISD helps staff find housing
In this week's Report Card, we learn about how Round Rock ISD is partnering with the Texas Workforce Housing Foundation to help provide staff with affordable housing.
In this week's Report Card, we learn about how Round Rock ISD is partnering with the Texas Workforce Housing Foundation to help provide staff with affordable housing.
Family remembers woman killed by drunk driver
30-year-old mother of three Janicia Renee Molina was killed by an intoxicated driver in Austin Saturday evening. Her loved ones held a balloon release Tuesday in her memory.
30-year-old mother of three Janicia Renee Molina was killed by an intoxicated driver in Austin Saturday evening. Her loved ones held a balloon release Tuesday in her memory.
Rise in copper theft affecting service
Austin Energy says copper theft is on the rise, with more than 20 major thefts in the city in the first six months of 2023, and it's impacting services.
Austin Energy says copper theft is on the rise, with more than 20 major thefts in the city in the first six months of 2023, and it's impacting services.
Crews continue to contain Moore Peak Fire
The Moore Peak Fire in Llano County has been 80 percent contained by crews. More than 700 acres have been burned so far.
The Moore Peak Fire in Llano County has been 80 percent contained by crews. More than 700 acres have been burned so far.