Men sentenced for distributing fentanyl
Family members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl are responding after two members of an Austin fentanyl distribution organization have been sentenced in federal court. They?re set to spend more than seven years in prison.
Family members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl are responding after two members of an Austin fentanyl distribution organization have been sentenced in federal court. They?re set to spend more than seven years in prison.
Cobb Creek Fire 95 percent contained
Crews have contained the Cobb Creek Fire in Williamson County to 95 percent. The fire has so far burned through 300 acres of land.
Crews have contained the Cobb Creek Fire in Williamson County to 95 percent. The fire has so far burned through 300 acres of land.
Officer-involved shooting news conference
The Austin Police Department provides an update to a deadly officer-involved shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in South Austin.
The Austin Police Department provides an update to a deadly officer-involved shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex in South Austin.
Recruitment challenges for volunteer fire
Volunteer fire departments across the state say they are struggling with recruitment.
Volunteer fire departments across the state say they are struggling with recruitment.
Murder suspect in custody after SWAT callout
Austin police say the suspect had a warrant for first-degree murder, and that person was found at the 1400 block of Braes Ridge Drive in East Austin.
Austin police say the suspect had a warrant for first-degree murder, and that person was found at the 1400 block of Braes Ridge Drive in East Austin.
Kyle Public Safety Center officially opens
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
The new 64,000-square-foot, two-story center was approved by Kyle residents in November 2020 through Proposition A.
Floating border barrier in Rio Grande River
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas over the barrier and Governor Greg Abbott has responded on social media.
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue Texas over the barrier and Governor Greg Abbott has responded on social media.
High school BBQ team serves up winning meals
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters. The team competed at the National High School Barbecuing Championship last month in Hutto.
Members of the Navarro High School FFA Competition Barbecue Team served up some winning meals at Austin ISD headquarters. The team competed at the National High School Barbecuing Championship last month in Hutto.
East Austin hotel hosts USWNT watch party
Crowds came in by the dozens at Inn Cahoots in East Austin to watch the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) take on Vietnam in the FIFA Women?s World Cup.
Crowds came in by the dozens at Inn Cahoots in East Austin to watch the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) take on Vietnam in the FIFA Women?s World Cup.
Texas wildfire threat has increased
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
WilCo opens new county park in Liberty Hill
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
Man in custody following SWAT incident
A man with three felony warrants is behind bars after a SWAT situation at a Southeast Austin apartment complex. Police thanked DPS for helping out as troopers blocked off the roads during the incident.
A man with three felony warrants is behind bars after a SWAT situation at a Southeast Austin apartment complex. Police thanked DPS for helping out as troopers blocked off the roads during the incident.
AFD crews fight southwest Austin brush fire
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple-digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple-digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
City Council hears hours of public comment
The Austin City Council's packed agenda forced their meeting to run later than expected, with almost 200 items and over five hours of public comment. Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
The Austin City Council's packed agenda forced their meeting to run later than expected, with almost 200 items and over five hours of public comment. Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Store employee assaulted in Southeast Austin
The woman said a warrant has been issued for his arrest, but she?s unsure when he?ll actually be arrested.
The woman said a warrant has been issued for his arrest, but she?s unsure when he?ll actually be arrested.
Plane removed from Georgetown house
A plane that crashed into a house in Georgetown has been removed from the roof. This happened on Northwood Dr. a couple of miles from the Georgetown Executive Airport.
A plane that crashed into a house in Georgetown has been removed from the roof. This happened on Northwood Dr. a couple of miles from the Georgetown Executive Airport.
Biden sues Abbott over floating border wall
The Biden Administration has followed through with its threat and filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over the deployment of a floating border wall on Rio Grande.
The Biden Administration has followed through with its threat and filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over the deployment of a floating border wall on Rio Grande.
More solar panels at Austin ISD campuses
The Austin Independent School District is the only school in the state to receive the Renew America's Schools grant. It's a $15 million paycheck to install more solar panels on their campuses. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more on how the district plans to roll it out.
The Austin Independent School District is the only school in the state to receive the Renew America's Schools grant. It's a $15 million paycheck to install more solar panels on their campuses. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more on how the district plans to roll it out.
One dead after officer-involved shooting
One man is dead after being shot by Austin police officers Thursday morning in South Austin. Officers responded to a 911 call that a woman was being chased by a man and was afraid for her life.
One man is dead after being shot by Austin police officers Thursday morning in South Austin. Officers responded to a 911 call that a woman was being chased by a man and was afraid for her life.
San Antonio to Austin possible train service
RESTART Lone Star Rail is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
RESTART Lone Star Rail is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus.