Family still looking for answers one year after son's murder in South Austin
The family of 23-year-old Nikolas Martinez is asking for the public's help in solving his murder after a year of no credible leads.
Charges dropped against Travis County murder suspects, teen victim's family pleads for information
A Georgetown mother says she is back at "square one" after charges were dropped against two young men suspected of killing her son, Daniel Aguillón, in Travis County.
Austin 3-1-1 call backlog impacting stolen weapon reports
With thousands of guns going missing, and problems coordinating with police, some local gun businesses are concerned.
New details released in search for missing Texas State student
More than a year after Jason Landry’s disappearance the sheriff’s office is making evidence public with FOX 7 Austin, hoping to generate new leads.
Where is Jason Landry? Search continues for missing Texas State student
Officials have released never-before-seen video and audio as the search continues for missing Texas State student Jason Landry who was last seen in December 2020.
Crimewatch: 1 year since Texas State student Jason Landry vanished
It's been one year since 21-year-old Jason Landry vanished on his drive home from school. His car crashed on a dirt road in Luling, his clothes, phone, and wallet were all left behind. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has a look at the case.
Report: More Texas women killed by intimate partner in 2020 than any other year this decade
A new report by the Texas Council on Family Violence finds that in 2020, more women were killed in Texas by an intimate partner than any other year in the past decade.
Police continue search for murder suspect Raymond Salazar Jr.
Police believe Raymond Salazar Jr. fatally stabbed Adam ‘AJ’ Hilzer, 17, on Rawhide Loop, about a block from his father’s home in Round Rock.
CRIMEWATCH: Temple family still waiting for justice two years after mother killed in hit-and-run
Natalie Griffet, her infant daughter, young son and mother Elizabeth were driving back to Temple on I-35. They had just hit the outskirts of Jarrell when police say Aramis Guerra II rammed into the back of their car, reportedly going over 100 miles an hour.
CRIMEWATCH: New data shows emergency response times up
New data shows that it is taking longer for police to respond to calls for help.
CRIMEWATCH: Pflugerville ISD student speaks out after alleged sexual assault
April 23 began like any other school day for a Weiss High School ninth grader outside of being a little late for class.
CRIMEWATCH UPDATE: Weiss HS alleged sexual assault being investigated by feds
The Weiss High School student who says she was sexually assaulted in the restroom after an encounter with a classmate back in April is getting more and more support from her peers and now the US Department of Education.
Activists, organizations working to stop sex trafficking
As festival season gets underway in Austin police are warning the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity that could be linked to sex trafficking.
Crimewatch: Man accused of shooting & killing teen over fireworks dispute speaks out
For the first time since his arrest, the man accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Devonte Ortiz is telling his side of the story publicly.
Williamson County murder of Jessica Harris, family hopes for clues
August 2, 2018 will mark 24 years since an Austin woman was murdered and dumped on the side of a road in rural Williamson County.
Crime Watch: Area law enforcement investing in emergency heroin reversal drug
The increase in heroin and fentanyl abuse has law enforcement fearing for their safety and the users they come across.
Austin Police Department cracking down on cell phones at the wheel
Austin police have found a way to target those sneaky drivers who continue to use their cell phones behind the wheel and it all has to do with vantage points.
Crimewatch: APD chief may end funeral escorts after officer's death
After losing an officer to a crash during a funeral procession, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is looking to determine whether helping with these processions is worth the risk.
Intervention efforts to helping first responders battle stress
We often look to first responders as heroes--those who have an inner toughness to display courage in times of chaos. But they are not numb to the trauma they see.
Travis County Precinct 5 constables create Silver Watch for seniors
As we age we may outlive our spouses and friends or lose touch with family. In Travis County, seniors have a new friend they can rely on to check on them.