Richard Overton's East Austin home receives historic landmark status from City Council
Since his death, Richard Overton’s East Austin home has been preserved, much like a time capsule with every pill, every post-it, remaining neatly in its place.
Since his death, Richard Overton’s East Austin home has been preserved, much like a time capsule with every pill, every post-it, remaining neatly in its place.
Complaint filed against second APD assistant police chief as council moves forward with investigation
The anonymous complaint claims that seven to eight years ago, Assistant Chief Jennifer Stephenson, who at the time was a sergeant, told a Hispanic detective, "Maybe now more of your people (Hispanics) can get a job since college is no longer a requirement."
The anonymous complaint claims that seven to eight years ago, Assistant Chief Jennifer Stephenson, who at the time was a sergeant, told a Hispanic detective, "Maybe now more of your people (Hispanics) can get a job since college is no longer a requirement."
One found dead at East Austin bus stop
On Friday morning police responded to a deceased body found at a bus stop in East Austin.
On Friday morning police responded to a deceased body found at a bus stop in East Austin.
Austin City Council passes resolution to support investigation into racism allegations at APD
The most controversial part of the resolution could delay the start of APD's June 2020 cadet class.
The most controversial part of the resolution could delay the start of APD's June 2020 cadet class.
City council approves Dove Springs Rec Center name change, mutual aid agreement for first responders
Firefighters and members of the Dove Springs community showed up in droves to Thursday's City Council meeting to find out if certain items on the agenda would be passed.
Firefighters and members of the Dove Springs community showed up in droves to Thursday's City Council meeting to find out if certain items on the agenda would be passed.
Austin City Council to discuss resolution to investigate APD of racism
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison and her colleagues will be holding a press conference to discuss Item 66, a resolution that is calling for an investigation into APD.
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison and her colleagues will be holding a press conference to discuss Item 66, a resolution that is calling for an investigation into APD.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Garza on land development code revisions
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza joins Marcel Clarke to discuss a plan that would overhaul the land development codes across the city.
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza joins Marcel Clarke to discuss a plan that would overhaul the land development codes across the city.
Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020
Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.
Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.
Google co-founders Larry Page, Sergey Brin step down as execs of parent Alphabet
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
Capital Metro opens new transit center in North Austin
The center sits between Norwood Park Boulevard and Rutherford Lane near a shopping center in North Austin.
The center sits between Norwood Park Boulevard and Rutherford Lane near a shopping center in North Austin.
Resolution could temporarily halt future cadet classes at Austin PD
The resolution comes after former Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom was accused of using racist language when speaking about African-Americans.
The resolution comes after former Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom was accused of using racist language when speaking about African-Americans.
Amazon pulls ‘disturbing’ Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp after protest
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Capital Metro ridership increased, 13 months straight
Capital Metro has announced that it has seen a rise in commuters for the past 13 months straight.
Capital Metro has announced that it has seen a rise in commuters for the past 13 months straight.
Starbucks barista writes ‘Pig’ on police officer’s cup
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
Company will pay fan $1,000 to watch every Star Wars movie back-to-back
The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."
The company is looking for an "entertaining Star Wars junkie with a Chewbacca-sized personality, the wit of Han Solo, and the smarts of Master Yoda."
FOX 7 Discussion: Cap Metro CEO on Project Connect
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plan and what's next for Project Connect.
Capital Metro CEO Randy Clarke joins Marcel Clarke to discuss the plan and what's next for Project Connect.
Capital Metro buses now available to, from state homeless encampment
Capital Metro has established a temporary bus route to and from the state homeless encampment four times a day to help those at the camp get to services they need in the city.
Capital Metro has established a temporary bus route to and from the state homeless encampment four times a day to help those at the camp get to services they need in the city.
APD officer sues over Newsom allegations; peace officer groups talk Manley 'inaction'
An Austin police detective has filed suit against the city of Austin and recently retired Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom, claiming that discrimination played a part in his being denied transfers to highly-desired positions.
An Austin police detective has filed suit against the city of Austin and recently retired Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom, claiming that discrimination played a part in his being denied transfers to highly-desired positions.
Capital Metro starting service from downtown to state homeless encampment
On Monday, Capital Metro will start providing service to and from the state encampment twice a day, according to a spokesperson.
On Monday, Capital Metro will start providing service to and from the state encampment twice a day, according to a spokesperson.
Red Bud Isle reopens to public, no visible signs of harmful algae
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department closed Red Bud Isle on August 7 due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Lady Bird Lake.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department closed Red Bud Isle on August 7 due to the presence of a harmful algal bloom on Lady Bird Lake.