Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for homeless housing
City councilmembers approved the purchase of a hotel in District 7 but chose to delay the vote on the second hotel in District 6.
Harper-Madison named mayor pro tem, council promises Alter to be next
Natasha Harper Madison of district 1 is now mayor pro tem, and Allison Alter of district 10 will likely be the city’s next mayor pro tem.
Community mourns pediatrician killed by other doctor
For those who knew Dr. Lindley Dodson, they say she had a smile that could light up a room, and a heart full of joy.
Woman convicted in 2003 murder of toddler to be released from prison
Rosa Jimenez was convicted of the 2003 murder of a toddler she was babysitting who apparently died after choking on a wad of paper towels.
Pediatrician killed by other doctor remembered by family, patients
The pediatrician who was killed by another doctor is being remembered as a woman who radiated light, love, and joy.
Council selects Natasha Harper-Madison as next Austin Mayor Pro Tem
The Austin City Council has selected District 1 council member Natasha Harper-Madison to be the next Mayor Pro Tem.
Texas launches mobile vaccine program to help underserved areas
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
Pediatrician killed by other doctor following hostage situation
Police say Dr. Bharat Narumanchi took Dr. Katherine Dodson hostage, and later both were found dead inside the building from apparent gunshot wounds.
Community reacts to council's plan to buy hotels for homeless
The city’s plan is to buy the hotel and turn it into housing for the homeless as part of the city’s hotel strategy.
Sandy Hook parent "looks forward" to facing Alex Jones in court
For years, the group peddled claims on its massive online platform that the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting was a “hoax.”
FOX 7 Discussion: How to get Austin’s homeless off the streets
'Save Austin Now' co-founder Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on what can be done to address the homeless.
Noncitizens living in churches ask to be included in immigration plan
Officials from the National Sanctuary Collective say, currently in the United States, there are about 50 individuals and families living in sanctuary churches.
Video: Off-duty officer pulls gun on other driver after being rear-ended
A driver who was following the off-duty police officer caught Tuminelli on his own dashcam.
Anonymous tip leads to arrest of suspect from 2016 aggravated assault
Rene Jimenes-Cruz, 40, was wanted for allegedly stabbing a female victim multiple times in Manor.
Search for suspect responsible for damaging Travis County buildings
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the crime is asked to call the TCSO tip line at 512-854-1444.
Do you recognize her? Austin police searching for package thief
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS(8477).
Manor ISD reports four new cases of COVID-19 at four schools
The Manor Independent School District has reported four new cases of the coronavirus at four different campuses.
Federal judge bars Biden from enforcing 100-day deportation ban
A federal judge on Tuesday barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden.
Travis Co. commissioners, Austin City Council get COVID update
Austin Public Health provided an update on COVID-19 to a joint session between the Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council.
Tough decision over future of Pflugerville's ambulance service
Pflugerville is making a tough decision about the city’s ambulance service and a lot of residents hope to "Save Our Ambulance".