Travis County DA releases records about security enhancements; cites threats against his life and home
Travis County DA José Garza is releasing some records regarding security enhancements he requested from county commissioners earlier this year, citing threats against his life and home.
'Ghost neighborhood': Can the City of Austin do anything about unfinished developments?
Imagine living next to a new neighborhood development, but the developer never finishes construction. That's the reality for some people in South Austin, who say a so-called "ghost neighborhood" is unsightly and potentially dangerous.
TxTag Toll processing to be taken over by Harris County Toll Road Authority
The Harris County Toll Road Authority will take over TxTag account management, toll transaction processing, invoicing and payment collection, walk-in and call centers, and tag inventory and distribution.
Election Day scams, deepfakes, hacking: 7 On Your Side
Scammers and other bad actors have been busy this campaign season. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak takes a look at the 7 On Your Side scam tracker.
Scammers using people's home addresses for fake business
A woman in Southwest Austin says a fake business is using her home address, with very confused customers showing up at her door.
How to protect yourself from political scams
With just three weeks until election day, many of us are being bombarded by phone, text and email with surveys or appeals for donations. While some of them are legitimate, plenty of them are scams, and experts urge you to proceed with caution.
Austin resident faces parking permit hassle, turns to 7 on Your Side
An Austin man has been trying to get a parking permit at his city-subsidized apartment complex, but hit a snag because the vehicle was rented to him by Lyft. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more.
'Smishing' text message scam targeting TxTag toll customers
There’s a new scam going around, targeting people who drive on Texas toll roads. It involves fraudulent text messages that appear to be from TxTag or other toll agencies.
How will interest rate cut impact Austin's real estate market?
After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also announced there are plans for more cuts later this year, and into next year.


















