Feeling generous this holiday season? Investigate before you donate
With the season of giving come fraudsters and charity scams. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at ways to avoid falling victim while donating this holiday season.
TxTag bill sent to dead Driftwood man
The man's daughter says the bill said her father had been driving on a Houston-area toll road in November, however he died in late October.
How to safely store, charge lithium-ion batteries
A power source that has become a household item is raising alarms. AFD is warning people about fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries. 7 On Your Side Reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
What you should know when shopping online this holiday season
According to the BBB, online purchase scams have been the costliest. Already this year, $1.2 million has been reported lost from 1,400 reports of online purchase scams in Texas.
Pflugerville residents upset about limestone blocks blocking lake access
Limestone blocks blocking one access route to Lake Pflugerville is leaving residents frustrated. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails during open enrollment period
Open enrollment is underway, and the BBB scam tracker has already received numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
Austin residents complain of unwanted guests, noise and trash at unlicensed rentals
East Austin residents are fed up with two short-term rentals on their street that host large parties on a regular basis. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has the details.
How do gates work at Austin-Bergstrom airport?
Have you ever wondered why your flight can't just use any open gate? Austin-Bergstrom International Airport explains how gate operations work.
Austin man says he was drugged, robbed of thousands of dollars after night out in downtown
"We were in no way to the point of blackout drinking." An Austin man says he woke up and found his phone and credit and debit cards missing and then he checked his bank accounts.
Southeast Austin residents concerned about cluster of nearby rock crushing plants
After learning that several rock crushing plants surround a Southeast Austin neighborhood, residents are concerned about potential health issues, and they are pushing back. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has the story.
City distributing Project Connect funds for anti-displacement efforts
The City of Austin has started distributing funding allocated for helping prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners due to Project Connect.
Austin City Limits: What to know before purchasing tickets
The Austin City Limits Music Festival draws hundreds of thousands to Austin every year. Tickets from the official vendor sell out fast, and many turn to a third-party source.
Hail damage: What you need to know to file an insurance claim
Parts of Central Texas were pelted with hail Sunday night, leaving many with damaged homes and cars. In this "7 on Your Side", Carissa Lehmkuhl breaks down what you need to know about filing insurance claims.
What to know as student loan payments start up again
Federal student loan payments are set to resume Oct. 1 after being paused since 2020. In this "7 On Your Side", FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl shares ways to avoid fraud while sorting out your loans.
Officials: Take proper precautions around old cisterns, wells
A deadly incident that happened in Bastrop County highlights the importance of taking proper precautions when it comes to old cisterns and wells. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has the latest.
Teens falling for online scams at higher rate than seniors: study
The study shows that over the last five years, money lost by young adults, 20 years old and younger, grew nearly 2,500% from 2017-22 compared to 805% for seniors.
Residents living below W. William Cannon bridge frustrated over ongoing stabilization project
Crews are currently working on stabilizing the W. William Cannon Bridge, but direct neighbors are pretty fed up with the cement grout and dust blowing into yards. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has more in this 7 on Your Side.
Texas consumers can vet companies ahead of time through TDLR resources
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation holds companies across 38 industries accountable, and there are ways the public can utilize the information that’s available.
Scammers offering fake internships to ACC students
Austin Community College is warning its students about a recent scam involving fake paid internships.
Need help moving? Watch out for fraudulent companies
With summer being the busiest season for moving, consumers should be aware of ways fraudulent companies may take advantage. According to HireAHelper, there are three top moving scams to look out for.