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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 dead in five separate incidents in Austin
The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating five separate incidents over the weekend that left six people dead.
The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating five separate incidents over the weekend that left six people dead.
Rally for TX inmates in prisons with no A/C
Advocates say Texas inmates are dying in prisons with no air conditioning and they're calling for a special session to improve conditions.
Advocates say Texas inmates are dying in prisons with no air conditioning and they're calling for a special session to improve conditions.
WilCo officials tackling illegal dumping
Williamson County officials are tackling an illegal dumping problem.
Williamson County officials are tackling an illegal dumping problem.
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.
Several cities announce water restrictions
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
Ken Paxton raises $1.7 million in June
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues a gag order in the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. Meantime, Paxton raised $1.7 million in June, according to The Texas Tribune.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues a gag order in the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. Meantime, Paxton raised $1.7 million in June, according to The Texas Tribune.
Family fundraises for woman with encephalitis
Alejandra Gonzalez's world changed completely in June 2020, and now her family is trying to help bring her home.
Alejandra Gonzalez's world changed completely in June 2020, and now her family is trying to help bring her home.
Latest stats on Operation Lone Star
According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.
According to the new stats, the operation has led to over 390,000 apprehensions and more than 30,000 criminal arrests, with more than 28,000 felony charges reported.
Does Gutierrez have a shot at U.S. Senate?
FOX's Steven Dial, Rudy Koski and Greg Groogan discuss and debate State Sen. Roland Gutierrez's chances of winning a Democratic primary and statewide election for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
FOX's Steven Dial, Rudy Koski and Greg Groogan discuss and debate State Sen. Roland Gutierrez's chances of winning a Democratic primary and statewide election for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
Outdoor watering prohibited in Georgetown
Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time. The City will decide early next week whether to extend or increase these restrictions.
Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time. The City will decide early next week whether to extend or increase these restrictions.
Worker with heat-related illness rescued
A construction worker had to be rescued from a crane scaffold about six stories high in Downtown Austin Sunday.
A construction worker had to be rescued from a crane scaffold about six stories high in Downtown Austin Sunday.