BBB releases report on most costly scams
$4 million has already been lost by Texans in just the first half of 2023. That amount is more than consumers lost in an entire year from 2018-2022.
$4 million has already been lost by Texans in just the first half of 2023. That amount is more than consumers lost in an entire year from 2018-2022.
City manager unveils Austin budget proposal
Austin interim city manager Jesus Garza presented a $5.5 billion budget proposal he says will focus on the core services Austinites need and expect. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports a portion of the budget focuses on public safety.
Austin interim city manager Jesus Garza presented a $5.5 billion budget proposal he says will focus on the core services Austinites need and expect. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera reports a portion of the budget focuses on public safety.
Plane crashes into home in Georgetown
The NTSB and FAA are investigating why a plane hit a home in Georgetown Sunday.
The NTSB and FAA are investigating why a plane hit a home in Georgetown Sunday.
Crews fighting 300-acre fire near Jarrell
Crews are working to put out the Cobb Creek Fire in Jarrell that sparked July 19.
Crews are working to put out the Cobb Creek Fire in Jarrell that sparked July 19.
Driverless cars drawing safety concerns
Multiple Cruise ride share vehicles stalled in the middle of an intersection downtown Friday night, drawing concerns about the driverless ride share car's level of safety.
Multiple Cruise ride share vehicles stalled in the middle of an intersection downtown Friday night, drawing concerns about the driverless ride share car's level of safety.
Passenger train service to I-35 corridor
A newly formed group is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus with RESTART Lone Star Rail District's Clay Anderson.
A newly formed group is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus with RESTART Lone Star Rail District's Clay Anderson.
Suspect in custody after SWAT situation
Austin police say the suspect had 3 felony warrants.
Austin police say the suspect had 3 felony warrants.
Rep. Sherman fighting for A/C in TX prisons
In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.
In this week's edition of Texas: The Issue Is, FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski speaks with State Rep. Carl Sherman about why he believes an emergency response is needed in prisons lacking air conditioning during this summer's record heat.
One dead after being shot by Austin police
Police responded to a 911 call early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Menchaca Road in south Austin. A woman said she was being chased by a man with a knife.
Police responded to a 911 call early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Menchaca Road in south Austin. A woman said she was being chased by a man with a knife.
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.