Austin Public Health reports first West Nile Virus death of 2023; urges people to take precautions
A Travis County resident has died of an illness caused by West Nile Virus, and Austin Public Health (APH) is urging people to take precautions against mosquitoes.
Rent increases, unanswered repair requests prompt North Austin residents to protest
About two dozen people showed up to the leasing office on Thursday with two major complaints: repair requests and rent increases.
South Austin mother hopes teen daughter will come home after running away
16-year-old Alyssa Herrera has been missing since Sept. 7. Her mother is hoping her teenage daughter will come home.
Houston woman missing after getting into white van with customer, family pleads for her return
Deundrea Ford was last seen Sept. 21 after getting into a van with a customer outside of Diva's Bikini Sports Bar & Grill.
Man robs Shell gas station near Lady Bird Lake: APD
The suspect threatened the store employee and left the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week: Manor vs Vandegrift
Will the Vandegrift Vipers stay unbeaten or will the Manor Mustangs hand them their first loss of 2023? Vote now in our FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week poll!
Lockdown on Round Rock HS, McNeil HS lifted following anonymous threat
The lockdown on Round Rock and McNeil High Schools have been lifted following an anonymous threat.
$10,000 bill from 1934 sells for $480K at Texas auction: 'Absolute prize'
The 'Green Seal' $10,000 bill is from 89 years ago.
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
Austin police searching for Mount Bonnell car burglary suspect
APD is asking the public's help in searching for a woman suspected of being involved in multiple vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell, then using stolen credit cars at Austin-area stores such as Walmart.
Austin Energy did not proactively cut tree limbs ahead of February ice storm: audit
Austin Energy did not do it's part to proactively cut tree limbs that brought down power lines during the February ice storm. That's the conclusion from an audit released by the city.
Travis County approves $744 million budget for Central Health
Travis County commissioners approved a $744 million budget for Central Health, the county's hospital district that provides health care for low-income people.
Travis County Sheriff's Office launches new cold case web page
The Travis County Sheriff's Office launched a new website dedicated to unsolved cold cases featuring photos of victims with their case descriptions, some cases dating back to the 1970s.
Deputies looking for two suspects in vehicle burglaries in Kyle
The Hays County Sheriff is reminding everyone to make sure their doors are locked, and to take their valuables and garage door openers with them, after two people burglarized unlocked cars in Kyle.
Drought restrictions: All Georgetown water utility customers now under Stage 2
Starting Sept. 29, all Georgetown water utility customers may return to Stage 2 drought restrictions, including the assigned one-day-per-week outdoor watering schedule.
Police searching for man who attacked teen with knife in downtown Austin
APA says the victim was in the Seaholm District in downtown Austin heading to work when he was assaulted.
Pflugerville police searching for missing 17-year-old
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Brie Ann Mitchell has been missing since Wednesday.
Man in connection to San Antonio migrant trailer tragedy pleads guilty
A man charged in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants being smuggled inside a tractor trailer in southwest San Antonio pled guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Round Rock teacher praised a hero after saving student from choking
A Round Rock teacher is praised a hero after saving her student from choking.
Man accused of killing wife in Dallas arrested in Austin
Investigators say 46-year-old Jeanean Chapman was found dead inside an apartment in The National on Elm Street Monday afternoon. Her family says the suspect was an on-and-off boyfriend who recently married her over the summer.