City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week

For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.

100+ mile of trails connecting Austin to San Antonio to finish by 2036

Great Springs Project is a 100+ mile trail network connecting Austin to San Antonio. The project is finally reaching fruition and is set to be completed by 2036.

City of Georgetown to host riverbank cleanup May 14

Those interested in participating in the cleanup can sign up online. Volunteers must fill out and sign a waiver prior to participating.

Truckers begin protesting Gov. Abbott's latest Texas-Mexico border directive

Since the announcement of Gov. Abbott's new border inspection plan, many worry the delivery of goods into Texas will be negatively impacted. Jamarr Brown and James Dickey join FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss Abbott's latest policy.

U-Haul offering 30 days of self-storage to Bell County tornado victims

U-Haul is offering free self-storage to those impacted by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in Bell County. It gives the community a safe place to store belongings as they recover and rebuild.

Truckers protesting and creating blockades against Gov. Abbott's border directive
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Gov. Abbott's latest border policy is stirring up controversy due to its potential impact on the delivery of goods and possibility to reduce wages and hours for truckers.

Former Aggies Coach Kevin Sumlin on move to pro football

Former Texas A&M Coach Kevin Sumlin talks about his move to the USFL's Houston Gamblers and the type of offense he expects from his new team.

USFL Rules: 3-point conversions, two forward passes, and much more

When the USFL kicks off on Saturday, April 16, it will be a brand of football fans know and love, but with a modern twist.

Austin nonprofits get new refrigerated box truck to help feed families

No Kid Hungry Texas and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area unveiled a new refrigerated box truck that's set to help provide nutritious meals to hundreds of families in need.

13-year-old runs CAP10K just one year after kidney failure

A 13-year-old crossed the finish line at the CAP10K on Sunday, just one year after being hospitalized for kidney failure.

Pet of the Weekend: Kai at Texas Humane Heroes
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Kai is a one and a half year old, sweet, energetic pup looking for his forever home. He's available for adoption at the Texas Humane Heroes Adoption Center in Leander.

Con Mi Madre helps immigrant women get a higher education

Statistics show immigrant women make less than any other demographic, making it hard to fund college. Leslie Rangel speaks to a Con Mi Madre participant whose dreams of her daughter going to college are coming true.

Austin Parks Foundation awards $150K grant to Highland Neighborhood Park

This Austin Parks Foundation community impact grant will fund specific amenities as part of the park's overall vision plan implementation, including a pedestrian bridge, connection path, water fountain and more.

Music in the Morning: Dana Cooper
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Dana Cooper performs the title song from his new CD, "I Can Face the Truth ". You can see Dana live at the Austin Acoustical Cafe on Saturday, April 9th.

Pease Park Conservancy hosting family-friendly Squirrel Fest on Saturday

Pease Park Conservancy is hosting Squirrel Fest this Saturday at Kingsbury Commons, a family-friendly event featuring movies, music and fun.

Buddy Check Day reminds Texas veterans to check in with other veterans

Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.

Discussion: Is Texas Gov. Abbott using the border to get re-elected?

Diana Gomez, advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the latest on border security.

FOX 7 Discussion: Is Gov. Abbott using the border to get re-elected?
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Diana Gomez, advocacy director at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, CEO of JD Key Communications, join FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the latest on border security.

Austin invited to celebrate Joan Means Khabele at Barton Springs Pool on April 9

Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.