APD seeks shooter in 1st homicide of 2026
Officials now believe Atkinson was shot while inside the venue where he was attending a party for New Year's Eve.
Officials now believe Atkinson was shot while inside the venue where he was attending a party for New Year's Eve.
Wildfire risk rises in Austin area
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Family seeks answer in Xmas Eve fatal crash
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
Texas State wallops Rice at Armed Forces Bowl
The Texas State University Bobcats trounced the Rice University Owls at the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday 41-10.
The Texas State University Bobcats trounced the Rice University Owls at the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday 41-10.
Watch: Paratrooper falls from field goal net at Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
5 juveniles shot at Round Rock New Year's Eve party
Investigators believe the party involved underage drinking and got posted on social media.
Investigators believe the party involved underage drinking and got posted on social media.
These are the best places to stargaze in the Lone Star State
If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.
If you want to get a marvelous view of a meteor shower or a stunning scene of stars, there are lots of places to choose from in Texas.
Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.
1st homicide of 2026 in Austin
Austin has seen a violent beginning to 2026 with a fatal shooting in North Austin at a New Year's Eve party.
Austin has seen a violent beginning to 2026 with a fatal shooting in North Austin at a New Year's Eve party.
Seasonal affective disorder
Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder also known as "SAD." It's more than the winter blues. It's a type of depression that typically hits in the fall and gets a little worse in the winter. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos shares a few of those signs to look for in this HealthBeat.
Many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder also known as "SAD." It's more than the winter blues. It's a type of depression that typically hits in the fall and gets a little worse in the winter. FOX's Anna Eliopoulos shares a few of those signs to look for in this HealthBeat.
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.
Austin police investigate homicide
The Austin Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2026.
The Austin Police Department is investigating the first homicide of 2026.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Report: 98 deaths on Austin roads in 2025
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jenna King breaks the numbers down.
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned
A Texas appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He had been convicted in 2024 in the fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019.
A Texas appeals court has overturned the deadly conduct conviction of former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor. He had been convicted in 2024 in the fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
Celebratory gunfire dangers
As you're celebrating the New Year tonight, officials are reminding you to not fire your gun into the air. You could kill someone. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
As you're celebrating the New Year tonight, officials are reminding you to not fire your gun into the air. You could kill someone. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports.
Making those New Year's resolutions stick
As the clock ticks down to midnight to signal the New Year, many people are preparing their resolutions for 2026. FOX's Gary Baumgarten spoke to a psychologist at Texas A&M about how you can help make your resolutions stick.
As the clock ticks down to midnight to signal the New Year, many people are preparing their resolutions for 2026. FOX's Gary Baumgarten spoke to a psychologist at Texas A&M about how you can help make your resolutions stick.