ERCOT issues weather watch as heat sets in
ERCOT has issued a weather watch as temperatures reach triple digits in Austin, a recipe for an increase in electrical demand and lower reserves.
ERCOT has issued a weather watch as temperatures reach triple digits in Austin, a recipe for an increase in electrical demand and lower reserves.
Round Rock residents asked to conserve water
The City of Round Rock is asking residents west of I-35 to conserve water through Tuesday, July 18, while crews repair a major water main break.
The City of Round Rock is asking residents west of I-35 to conserve water through Tuesday, July 18, while crews repair a major water main break.
Addressing housing crisis in Austin
Austin City Council is taking up an item that could turn lots for single family homes into smaller lots for more affordable homes like townhomes or row houses. FOX 7 Austin's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Austin City Council is taking up an item that could turn lots for single family homes into smaller lots for more affordable homes like townhomes or row houses. FOX 7 Austin's Amanda Ruiz has the details.
Maintenance key to avoiding car problems
Car experts say keeping your car properly maintained will help you avoid problems due to the extremely hot temperatures in Central Texas.
Car experts say keeping your car properly maintained will help you avoid problems due to the extremely hot temperatures in Central Texas.
Large brush fire in Llano County
Nearly a dozen firefighting agencies are battling a brush fire in Llano County.
Nearly a dozen firefighting agencies are battling a brush fire in Llano County.
APD partnership ends, DPS maintains presence
Texas state troopers will continue to patrol Austin despite the suspension of the partnership between DPS and Austin police. State and local leaders react.
Texas state troopers will continue to patrol Austin despite the suspension of the partnership between DPS and Austin police. State and local leaders react.
2 dead in wreck in East Travis County
Austin-Travis County EMS says a semi-truck and vehicle crashed around 11 p.m. Monday in the 5100 block of E. State Highway 71, killing two adults.
Austin-Travis County EMS says a semi-truck and vehicle crashed around 11 p.m. Monday in the 5100 block of E. State Highway 71, killing two adults.
Llano County fire now the largest in Texas
The Moore Peak Fire has spread to about 600 acres but is 50 percent contained.
The Moore Peak Fire has spread to about 600 acres but is 50 percent contained.
Fallout after DPS/APD partnership suspension
Mayor Watson and other city council members weigh in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Mayor Watson and other city council members weigh in after the suspension of the controversial partnership between Austin police and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Misting tents downtown offer relief from heat
The City of Austin has set up misting tents in Republic Square to help keep Austinites cool.
The City of Austin has set up misting tents in Republic Square to help keep Austinites cool.
Burnt human remains found in Kyle
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is looking for leads in the death of a man in Kyle.
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is looking for leads in the death of a man in Kyle.
Texas State center works to identify human remains
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen takes a look at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS) and its work to advance forensic anthropology and identify the nameless.
In this "Missing in Texas," FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen takes a look at the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS) and its work to advance forensic anthropology and identify the nameless.
Police investigating West Austin shooting
Austin police are searching for the suspect of a shooting at the Westlake Apartments in West Austin that left one man dead.
Austin police are searching for the suspect of a shooting at the Westlake Apartments in West Austin that left one man dead.
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.
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.
WilCo officials tackling illegal dumping
Williamson County officials are tackling an illegal dumping problem.
Williamson County officials are tackling an illegal dumping problem.
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.
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.
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.