Vehicle towing: Knowing your rights in Texas
In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.
BBB releases report on most common, 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.
Former Smithville mayor sentenced after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges
In May 2021, Scott Saunders, Jr. was arrested on three charges out of Bastrop County two counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child.
Kia thefts: Texans raise awareness after having vehicles stolen recently
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have spiked ever since a TikTok trend emerged in 2021 showing how to start one of these cars with something as simple as a USB cord.
Overcrowding, heat concerns grow at Austin Animal Center
Currently, intake is closed at the Austin Animal Center due to overcrowding.
Lack of security, 'aggressive' towing complaints at Austin affordable housing complex
In this 7 on Your Side, residents of Aldrich 51 in the Mueller neighborhood are frustrated with living conditions and voicing their concerns.
FTC warns about potential misuse of biometrics, harm to consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about the potential risks and misuses of biometric information, including facial recognition, fingerprints, and iris scans.
Former 'romance scammer' describes how he scammed women out of thousands of dollars
A former 'romance scammer' described, in detail, how he used to scam women out of thousands of dollars.
Austin resident says 'notice of violation' over front yard plants is unfair, contradictory
A resident in Northeast Austin believes she received a notice of violation unfairly by the Austin Code Department due to a misunderstanding over her front yard plants.
Travel on the mind this summer? Watch out for predatory timeshare, exit companies
A recent study by the Better Business Bureau found that ‘high-pressure sales’ and ‘deceptive exit schemes’ can infiltrate the timeshare industry.
What is the process for putting city projects out to bid?
A recent contract up for city council approval has raised questions from the community and city leaders regarding the process for putting projects out to bid.
