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.
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.
Swimmer dies in Lake Austin
Austin-Travis County EMS says 911 calls came in just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday about a swimmer who went underwater near the Pennybacker Bridge. The victim's body has been recovered.
Austin-Travis County EMS says 911 calls came in just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday about a swimmer who went underwater near the Pennybacker Bridge. The victim's body has been recovered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas no longer top state for business: study
A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.
Austin suspends partnership with Texas DPS
The City of Austin has suspended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The City of Austin has suspended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS says it will continue to patrol Austin
The City of Austin suspended its partnership with Texas DPS, but DPS says it will continue to patrol the Austin area "as part of its responsibility to protect and serve Texas."
The City of Austin suspended its partnership with Texas DPS, but DPS says it will continue to patrol the Austin area "as part of its responsibility to protect and serve Texas."
Stolen trailer in Hutto had $50K in contents
The trailer is one of several items that have disappeared�from a Hutto storage facility, and officials believe it's all connected to one person.
The trailer is one of several items that have disappeared�from a Hutto storage facility, and officials believe it's all connected to one person.
DPS footage shows South Austin traffic stop
Texas DPS showed body camera footage of a traffic stop in South Austin involving a man and his 10-year-old-son. The father spoke to FOX 7 Austin the day before saying the troopers pointed guns on him and his son, but the video only shows guns pointed at the father.
Texas DPS showed body camera footage of a traffic stop in South Austin involving a man and his 10-year-old-son. The father spoke to FOX 7 Austin the day before saying the troopers pointed guns on him and his son, but the video only shows guns pointed at the father.
Army veteran receives new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Multi-billion dollar tax cut bill
The $18 billion tax cut got approval from the Senate. A big chunk of the money is a transfer that will go to school districts so they can lower the property tax rates.
The $18 billion tax cut got approval from the Senate. A big chunk of the money is a transfer that will go to school districts so they can lower the property tax rates.
Disabled Army veteran gets new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Round Rock ISD to help out employees
The price of rent has been going up. To help Round Rock ISD employees, the district approved a partnership with the Texas Workforce Housing Foundation.
The price of rent has been going up. To help Round Rock ISD employees, the district approved a partnership with the Texas Workforce Housing Foundation.
Police search for evidence in Pflugerville
Austin police, Pflugerville police, and the FBI searched a field for leads in connection with Raul Meza, Jr., a man described as a 'serial killer' by police, the City of Pflugerville says.
Austin police, Pflugerville police, and the FBI searched a field for leads in connection with Raul Meza, Jr., a man described as a 'serial killer' by police, the City of Pflugerville says.