How to spot fake tickets for games, concerts or events

Before you head to a game this fall, make sure the tickets you’re buying online are legit. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.

Round Rock woman wanted home movies digitized, but store lost originals

A Round Rock woman says she is heartbroken that her family memories are gone for good. She took her family films to a store to be digitized, only to have them lost.

Georgetown residents frustrated with frequent year-round power outages

A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.

Federal government cracking down on dark patterns online

The federal government is taking some steps to crack down on subscription services tactics. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.

After losing a child, Carrollton couple loses $50,000 in alleged surrogacy scam

After losing their 2-year-old in a drowning accident, the couple turned to surrogacy to grow their family. But not too long after they heard the baby’s heartbeat, the couple says nearly $50,000 of their money was gone.

Employment scam: New Braunfels woman nearly falls victim

The Better Business Bureau has recently received about a dozen reports of employment scams in the area. FOX 7 Austin 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details

Hamilton Pool visitors frustrated with closed swimming area

Visitors to Travis County's Hamilton Pool are growing frustrated over the often-closed swimming area. Much of the pool itself has been shut down indefinitely since the 2021 winter storm.

Apartment prices in Austin have come down, experts say

Apartment prices in the Austin area have come down significantly in the last year, and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Experts say it’s a renter’s market, meaning if your landlord is trying to raise your rent, you can likely negotiate it down.