California 13-year-old girl drives parents' Tesla into pole

A 13-year-old girl in California is in for big trouble back home after police say she took her parents' Tesla and hit other cars before smashing into a power pole.

Advocates call on Austin City Council to add more community investments to proposed budget

Activists also say progress on permanent support housing isn't being prioritized. They say the budget adds $32 million to the police department, which they say isn't effective at addressing homeless and drug use.

FOX 7 Focus: How will decreasing minimum lot sizes affect the Austin housing market?

In this week's FOX 7 Focus, we speak with Austin Board of Realtors president Ashley Jackson about the City Council's recent decision to recommend decreasing the minimum lot size for homes, and how that will affect the Austin housing market.

Austin firefighters face heat dangers due to lack of air conditioning in fire trucks

Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin in studio to discuss the recent report that many Austin fire trucks lack air conditioning in extreme heat.

Man dies at Walt Disney World hotel, deputies say

A man died at a Walt Disney World resort on Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35 News.

Austin city budget: Where is the money going?

The Austin City Council recently heard from concerned citizens wanting the city budget to include funding for areas of need across the city. Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Facebook users have one month left to apply for share of $725M settlement

U.S. Facebook users have one more month to apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta agreed to pay late last year. Here's how.

Residents voice concerns about police funding at Austin council work session

Many public speakers at Wednesday's Council work session had issues with items in the proposed budget, including the funding set aside for the Austin Police Department.

New fence safety regulations to go in effect July 31

The new regulations ban certain fences and decorative elements in an effort to improve safety for children and wildlife in the city of Austin.

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's

Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

Netflix offering up to $900k for A.I. job as actors and writers strike

A tech expert says the company has been using A.I. for years, and new job posts indicate use of A.I. technology will continue at the company and improve.

Pay with your palm: Amazon One technology coming to all Whole Foods

This means Whole Foods Market customers who choose to use Amazon One will no longer need their wallet or even a phone to pay – they can simply hover their palm over an Amazon One device.

Video: Tesla Cybertruck spotted on California roadway

Video recorded this week shows the Cybertruck take off from a stoplight and go around the corner.

Austin's 'We All Belong' initiative gives residents a tool to report hate crimes

Austin's assistant city manager Veronica Briseño says the 'We All Belong' initiative is more than just a slogan. the city is committed to ensuring Austin remains a place where diversity is celebrated, and hate is not tolerated.

Austin City Council takes on affordable housing, homelessness and police shortage

Austin City Council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin to talk about the recent agenda items discussed in this week's meetings, including an affordable housing measure, homeless issues and the ongoing police shortage.

Tesla recalls nearly 16,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.