APD releases new details on shooting
A teen is recovering after an Austin police officer shot at him. The officer claims the 16-year-old was involved in a drive by shooting just minutes before. FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis reports.
A teen is recovering after an Austin police officer shot at him. The officer claims the 16-year-old was involved in a drive by shooting just minutes before. FOX 7 Austin CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis reports.
Austin Fire Department ballot initiative
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot. This is because the city manager and fire chief had suggested allowing 3-person crews during the budget cycle. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
The Austin Firefighters Association is petitioning to solidify 4-firefighter staffing per truck in the city charter. This would go on the May 2026 ballot. This is because the city manager and fire chief had suggested allowing 3-person crews during the budget cycle. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Texas AG Paxton accuses UNT of ignoring 'left-wing extremism' after Charlie Kirk's death
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
Paxton said the school's response to allegations that students celebrated Charlie Kirk's shooting has been “abysmal" and real action has been “non-existent."
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners
A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.
A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.
Arc de Trump: Proposed gateway to nation’s capital unveiled at White House
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
Officer-involved shooting update from APD
FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: The Austin Police Department provides an update on the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: The Austin Police Department provides an update on the officer-involved shooting that happened in North Austin on October 12.
Powerful storm rips through Arizona backyard
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
A powerful storm tore through parts of Arizona this week, leaving behind widespread damage in Tempe, Guadalupe, and Scottsdale.
Hanover Park police say officer arrested by ICE was hired legally
A suburban Chicago police officer was arrested by ICE, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A suburban Chicago police officer was arrested by ICE, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Helpless dog left tied to fence during nor’easter
A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.
A dog was left in the pouring rain chained to a fence in southern Connecticut, as a nor'easter brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the area earlier this week.
San Antonio Whataburger brawl caught on camera
A fight at a San Antonio Whataburger was caught on video. Police say it happened on October 5 and lead to seven arrests.
A fight at a San Antonio Whataburger was caught on video. Police say it happened on October 5 and lead to seven arrests.
Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport
A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.
Vigil held downtown for migrant justice
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King reports.
Candles, music and prayer filled downtown Austin Wednesday night at a vigil calling for justice for migrants. FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King reports.
Round Rock's Tower Park closed for renovations
Town Park in Round Rock is closed while the city invests about $5 million into renovations. FOX 7 Austin's Williamson County reporter Bryanna Carroll has more.
Town Park in Round Rock is closed while the city invests about $5 million into renovations. FOX 7 Austin's Williamson County reporter Bryanna Carroll has more.
Hays County votes to end Flock Safety contracts
Hays County officials have voted to end their contract with Flock Safety. The move is drawing criticism from law enforcement unions, who say the license plate readers are some of the most effective tools they have in catching criminals. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Hays County officials have voted to end their contract with Flock Safety. The move is drawing criticism from law enforcement unions, who say the license plate readers are some of the most effective tools they have in catching criminals. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel reports.
Judge blocks state law on 'expressive activity' for now
A new state law placing stricter restrictions on "expressive activity" on college campuses is being met with a lot of pushback. A temporary restraining order was put in place Wednesday by a federal judge. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt has more from the UT Austin campus.
A new state law placing stricter restrictions on "expressive activity" on college campuses is being met with a lot of pushback. A temporary restraining order was put in place Wednesday by a federal judge. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt has more from the UT Austin campus.
Brewers fan says ‘call ICE’ on Latino Dodgers fan; woman now out of job
Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.
Los Angeles Dodgers fan and Navy veteran Ricardo Fosado recorded a Milwaukee Brewers fan telling him “let’s call ICE" during Tuesday’s NLCS playoff game.
Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor
A state lawmaker from Austin is trying to make a big move into the governor's mansion. Gina Hinojosa announced today she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski spoke to Hinojosa about why she believes she should be the one to take on Greg Abbott.
A state lawmaker from Austin is trying to make a big move into the governor's mansion. Gina Hinojosa announced today she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. FOX 7 Austin's chief political reporter Rudy Koski spoke to Hinojosa about why she believes she should be the one to take on Greg Abbott.