City of Austin evaluating homeless response
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The City of Austin is responding to additional personnel changes this week after a homeless strategy officer, Dianna Gray, announced her resignation following two years in the position. District 6 Council member Mackenzie Kelly spoke on the resignation.

City of Austin evaluating homeless response
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The City of Austin is responding to additional personnel changes this week after homeless strategy officer Dianna Gray announced her resignation following two years in the position. City council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the effect this will have on the city's response to homeless issues.

Texans to consider proposition to help fund state parks system

Prop 14 would create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Joseph Fitzsimmons, co-founder of the Texas Coalition for State Parks, joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

Texans to consider Prop 14 this November
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A new measure to invest in Texas's state parks system will be on the ballot this November. Prop 14 would create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. Joseph Fitzsimmons, co-founder of the Texas Coalition for State Parks, joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss.

Texas National Guard member shoots at migrant near Rio Grande

A Texas National Guard member fired shots at a migrant near the Rio Grande. Political analyst Ed Espinosa and Matt Mackowiak, the chair of the Travis County Republican Party, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Discussion: Protecting victims of domestic abuse from gun violence

An issue often overlooked when discussing gun violence is gun violence in the home, as well as finding ways to protect domestic violence survivors. Bronwyn Blake with the Texas Advocacy Project joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren.

Abuse victims and gun violence
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An issue often overlooked is gun violence in the home, as well as finding ways to protect survivors of domestic violence. Bronwyn Blake, chief legal officer for the Texas Advocacy Project, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Texas National Guard member shoots at migrant
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A Texas National Guard member fired shots at a migrant crossing the Rio Grande. Political analyst Ed Espinosa and Matt Mackowiak, the chair of the Travis County Republican Party, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Austin public safety, fire prevention concern
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It's been a busy week for the Austin City Council. From a big announcement on personnel changes at the Austin Police Department, to major steps to address fire danger. District six council member Mackenzie Kelly joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Texas border barrier lawsuit
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The fight goes on over the floating barriers in the Rio Grande along the Texas Mexico border. Tuesday, the Justice Department asked a Texas federal court to block the construction of any new floating barriers.

Austin Police Chief Chacon announces retirement

Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is retiring after 25 years with APD. Matt Mackowiak with Save Austin Now talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas about how his retirement could affect the department.

How will Chacon's retirement affect APD?
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Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon announced Monday he is stepping down and retiring from APD after 25 years. Matt Mackowiak with Save Austin Now joins FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss what this could mean for the department in this FOX 7 Discussion.

Caldwell County sued by group claiming lack of public court access

This month, the Texas Fair Defense Project filed a lawsuit against Caldwell County, saying their clients were denied access to magistrate court proceedings. Texas Fair Defense Project managing attorney Camilla Hsu joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Future uncertain for Texas teachers after legislative gridlock

After months of gridlock in the state legislature, the future is still uncertain for Texas teachers heading into the new school year. Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring

Teachers uncertain after Legislative gridlock
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Efforts to increase funding for districts failed this spring. And on top of that, one of the governor's top priorities has been a school voucher program, which many educators say could negatively impact public school districts.

Artificial intelligence puts Austin jobs at risk: study

Study shows Austin as the No. 23 city where AI threatens employment the most, with over 100,000 jobs considered at risk.

AI puts Austin jobs at risk: study
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Study shows Austin as the No. 23 city where AI threatens employment the most, with over 100,000 jobs considered at risk.

Texas AG Ken Paxton asks Senate to dismiss articles of impeachment

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the Senate to dismiss the articles of impeachment he faces in his upcoming trial. Katie Naranjo and Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.