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.
Store employee assaulted in Southeast Austin
The woman said a warrant has been issued for his arrest, but she?s unsure when he?ll actually be arrested.
The woman said a warrant has been issued for his arrest, but she?s unsure when he?ll actually be arrested.
Biden sues Abbott over floating border wall
The Biden Administration has followed through with its threat and filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over the deployment of a floating border wall on Rio Grande.
The Biden Administration has followed through with its threat and filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over the deployment of a floating border wall on Rio Grande.
San Antonio to Austin possible train service
RESTART Lone Star Rail is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
RESTART Lone Star Rail is trying to revive a plan to bring passenger train service to the I-35 corridor in Central Texas. John Krinjak has more in this week's FOX 7 Focus.
City Council hears hours of public comment
The Austin City Council's packed agenda forced their meeting to run later than expected, with almost 200 items and over five hours of public comment. Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
The Austin City Council's packed agenda forced their meeting to run later than expected, with almost 200 items and over five hours of public comment. Hot button items included creating a temporary homeless shelter and the idea of turning single-family lots into smaller lots for affordability.
Plane removed from Georgetown house
A plane that crashed into a house in Georgetown has been removed from the roof. This happened on Northwood Dr. a couple of miles from the Georgetown Executive Airport.
A plane that crashed into a house in Georgetown has been removed from the roof. This happened on Northwood Dr. a couple of miles from the Georgetown Executive Airport.
Man in custody following SWAT incident
A man with three felony warrants is behind bars after a SWAT situation at a Southeast Austin apartment complex. Police thanked DPS for helping out as troopers blocked off the roads during the incident.
A man with three felony warrants is behind bars after a SWAT situation at a Southeast Austin apartment complex. Police thanked DPS for helping out as troopers blocked off the roads during the incident.
AFD crews fight southwest Austin brush fire
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple-digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
Austin fire crews had to contend with triple-digit heat Sunday evening as they battled a brush fire near a busy intersection in southwest Austin.
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.
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.
San Antonio house fire kills three people
Three people are dead after a house fire in San Antonio. Police and firefighters responded to a call at around 3 a.m. in north San Antonio; responders kicked in the door and immediately began trying to rescue people from the home.
Three people are dead after a house fire in San Antonio. Police and firefighters responded to a call at around 3 a.m. in north San Antonio; responders kicked in the door and immediately began trying to rescue people from the home.
More solar panels at Austin ISD campuses
The Austin Independent School District is the only school in the state to receive the Renew America's Schools grant. It's a $15 million paycheck to install more solar panels on their campuses. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more on how the district plans to roll it out.
The Austin Independent School District is the only school in the state to receive the Renew America's Schools grant. It's a $15 million paycheck to install more solar panels on their campuses. FOX 7 Austin education reporter Jessica Rivera has more on how the district plans to roll it out.
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.
WilCo officials open office in South Korea
As a massive Samsung factory takes shape in Taylor, Williamson County is hoping to capitalize on that economic momentum in a big way. On Tuesday, economic development officials announced they?ve opened a new office in South Korea, to encourage companies there to expand in Central Texas.
As a massive Samsung factory takes shape in Taylor, Williamson County is hoping to capitalize on that economic momentum in a big way. On Tuesday, economic development officials announced they?ve opened a new office in South Korea, to encourage companies there to expand in Central Texas.
Texas wildfire threat has increased
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.
East Austin hotel hosts USWNT watch party
Crowds came in by the dozens at Inn Cahoots in East Austin to watch the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) take on Vietnam in the FIFA Women?s World Cup.
Crowds came in by the dozens at Inn Cahoots in East Austin to watch the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) take on Vietnam in the FIFA Women?s World Cup.
WilCo opens new county park in Liberty Hill
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
Williamson County opened River Ranch County Park to the public on Saturday. The park, first voted on in 2006 and having its groundbreaking in 2018, boasts 20 miles of trails.
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.