FOX 7 Discussion: Redrawing Austin's City Council districts
Commission Chair and District 7 Councilmember Christina Puentes joins Mike Warren to discuss the redistricting effort for new Austin City Council districts.
Person dies following crash on W SH 71 in Bee Cave
ATCEMS says drivers should expect heavy traffic delays and road closures in the area.
ATCEMS, APD give tips to stay safe in the heat, water this summer
ATCEMS and APD are offering tips to stay safe in the heat or in the water as the days get hotter and longer.
Austin police arrest suspect for fatal shooting in Northwest Austin
Aaron David Garza, 18, has been arrested for the July 12 homicide of 35-year-old Joshua Cooper on Missel Thrush Drive.
Travis County healthcare district offers COVID vaccine incentives
Central Health is offering $25 gift cards at pop-up vaccine events at JD Supermarkets located in Austin for people who are getting their first dose.
What makes the Delta Variant of COVID-19 so different?
Dr. Parker Hudson with Dell Medical School explains how this mutation is different from the original virus, and what we can do to stop the spread.
Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death in Manor
While looking through the debris of a structure that had burned down, deputies found the body of a badly burned female.
Austin police announces new critical incident public release policy
APD has announced a new policy that requires the release of relevant video footage of a critical incident within 10 business days of its occurrence.
Annual Texas sales tax holiday weekend runs August 6-8
Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999, allowing consumers to save millions in state and local sales taxes each year.
Two suspects arrested in connection to Swallow Court homicide
22-year-old Dedreuain Reese and 32-year-old Milo Douglas have been both charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Lauren Gums.
Poor People's Campaign plans to bring nonviolent action to Austin
The Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action will continue its purpose to protect democracy across the nation by holding a march in Central Texas.
Officials move Austin-Travis County to Stage 4 of COVID guidelines
Officials say they made the move due to an increase in cases and hospitalizations due to the more contagious COVID Delta variant.
Austin ISD releases COVID-19 protocols for 2021-2022 school year
With COVID-19 variants and increased hospitalizations nearly pushing Austin into Stage 4, AISD says it is committed to providing a safe environment.
Travis County judge hosts community town hall on COVID-19
Travis County Judge Andy Brown held a town hall on COVID-19 and a panel with Texas Dems on their fight against GOP voter reform.
Gust fronts: the how and why of thunderstorm winds
What are gust fronts and outflow boundaries and how do they help create thunderstorms? FOX 7 Meteorologist Carlo Falco explains how.
Central Texas Food Bank works with Amazon to home deliver groceries
Amazon partners with Central Texas Food Bank to provide families with children and the elderly with a monthly box of enough groceries for 25 meals.
DPS looking for suspect who stole truck from State Capitol garage
Capital Area Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man Texas DPS says stole a truck from a Capitol garage.
Beto O'Rourke group gives $600,000 to House Democrats' stay in D.C.
Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.
'Spare Room' is free: 41-foot boat stuck on Highway 71 for days removed
The boat has been stuck on the road in Bee Cave since Sunday, July 11.
ERCOT, PUC provides update on summer grid preparations
A press conference was held by ERCOT and PUC to update Texans on the grid as the hottest days of summer approach.