Austin crime: Police investigate homicide near downtown
Austin Police are investigating a homicide near Martin Luther King Boulevard and the southbound I-35 service road.
Austin Police are investigating a homicide near Martin Luther King Boulevard and the southbound I-35 service road.
Austin crime: Week of March 2
A look at crime stories from in and around Austin from the week of March 2, 2025, including 9 people arrested for their role in a car burglary ring, two 14-year-olds where were arrested for shooting an Akins ECHS student, the drop in crime on 6th Street and an accused stalker behind bars.
A look at crime stories from in and around Austin from the week of March 2, 2025, including 9 people arrested for their role in a car burglary ring, two 14-year-olds where were arrested for shooting an Akins ECHS student, the drop in crime on 6th Street and an accused stalker behind bars.
SXSW 2025: 'Slanted' premieres
The new movie 'Slanted' is premiering at this year's SXSW. The comedy-drama is about s teen girl who undergoes surgery to appear white. FOX 7 Austin talks to director Amy Wang and stars Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace about the film and what it means to premiere it in Austin.
The new movie 'Slanted' is premiering at this year's SXSW. The comedy-drama is about s teen girl who undergoes surgery to appear white. FOX 7 Austin talks to director Amy Wang and stars Shirley Chen and Mckenna Grace about the film and what it means to premiere it in Austin.
Boy, 14, charged after 2 cops shot, 1 killed, in Newark, NJ
A police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Newark on Friday night.
A police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Newark on Friday night.
MCTS bus driver comes to pregnant woman's aid: 'I'm so grateful'
New video shows an MCTS bus driver coming to the aid of a woman in distress. In an interview you’ll see only on FOX6, that woman shares her story.
New video shows an MCTS bus driver coming to the aid of a woman in distress. In an interview you’ll see only on FOX6, that woman shares her story.
Maryland hairstylist seen dragging 15-year-old client in viral video speaks out: 'She ran'
A Maryland hairstylist has been charged with assault after posting a now-viral video that showed her dragging a 15-year-old client following a dispute over payment.
A Maryland hairstylist has been charged with assault after posting a now-viral video that showed her dragging a 15-year-old client following a dispute over payment.
Controversial rock crusher quarry in Burnet
A controversial rock crusher quarry just passed a major hurdle to development, but Burnet residents say their fight isn?t over yet.
A controversial rock crusher quarry just passed a major hurdle to development, but Burnet residents say their fight isn?t over yet.
SXSW 2025 kicks off
SXSW is officially underway. There are quite a few pop-ups bringing thousands of people to downtown Austin.
SXSW is officially underway. There are quite a few pop-ups bringing thousands of people to downtown Austin.
Lil Ronnie murder: 2nd suspect arrested in Forest Hill deadly double shooting
Both suspects wanted for the murders of North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter in Forest Hill have now been captured.
Both suspects wanted for the murders of North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter in Forest Hill have now been captured.
Debate to fill funding gap on school security
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
US military attends SXSW conference
Defense companies have gathered at the Austin 4 America conference to show off their latest innovations
Defense companies have gathered at the Austin 4 America conference to show off their latest innovations
Trump threatens economic attack on Russia
President Trump threatened a major economic attack on Russia following a night of heavy airstrikes on Ukraine
President Trump threatened a major economic attack on Russia following a night of heavy airstrikes on Ukraine
DOGE focuses on AMTRAK & USPS
DOGE may be settling in on its next targets: AMTRAK and the U.S. Postal Service
DOGE may be settling in on its next targets: AMTRAK and the U.S. Postal Service
SXSW festivities begin
SXSW is officially underway. Film and TV premieres start March 7 featuring movie stars including Blake Lively and Seth Rogan
SXSW is officially underway. Film and TV premieres start March 7 featuring movie stars including Blake Lively and Seth Rogan
APD officer shortage should stabilize, chief says
The Austin Police Department chief hopes to end the city's officer shortage in the next couple of years.
The Austin Police Department chief hopes to end the city's officer shortage in the next couple of years.
Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
If she runs, she would seek to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who will be term-limited.
Tony! Toni! Toné! guitarist D'Wayne Wiggins, Oakland native, dies after battle with cancer
The Oakland musician was 64.
The Oakland musician was 64.
Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Stanford bound! Del Valle ISD student accepted
Jesus Espinoza-Cervantes has attended Del Valle ISD since he was in Pre-K, and this fall he'll be making the move to the west coast to study at Stanford University. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has his story.
Jesus Espinoza-Cervantes has attended Del Valle ISD since he was in Pre-K, and this fall he'll be making the move to the west coast to study at Stanford University. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has his story.
Unexploded WWII bomb halts high-speed rail travel connecting Paris to London and Brussels
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.
The discovery of a huge, unexploded World War II-era bomb near the tracks of Paris’ busiest railway station has caused major disruptions across Europe.