Florida man arrested for terrorist threats targeting Tesla event
A Florida man is behind bars after police said he traveled to Austin to kill people. He’s accused of targeting Thursday’s Cybertruck release event at Tesla headquarters.
UT fans react to dead longhorn found at OSU frat house
A dead longhorn was found outside of an Oklahoma State fraternity house Friday morning, a day before OSU will play UT in the Big 12 Championship. The news caught the attention of many Texas fans, including Gov. Abbott.
Austin mayor expresses city's preparedness for possible extreme winter conditions
Mayor Watson expressed Austin’s preparedness for the possibility of extreme winter conditions and storms this season.
Student advocates unsuccessful in push for early voting location at St. Edward’s University
Some UT Austin student advocates are frustrated. They say efforts to get an early voting site at St. Edward's University have not gone anywhere.
Texas DPS holds recruitment event to combat staff shortage
Texas DPS held a recruitment event in Austin. The law enforcement agency is looking to fill 600 positions over the next two years.
Barton Springs Bathhouse could be renamed
Austin Parks and Recreation Board is recommending to City Council that the Barton Springs Bathhouse be renamed.
Austin City Council spends another $2.7 million to open controversial homeless shelter
The Austin City Council is providing another $2.7 million in an attempt to get a controversial homeless shelter up and running.
Austin woman missing for 47 years; nonprofit brings awareness to missing people of color
Jennifer Joyce Barton, 20, was last seen on May 16, 1976. Her case is one of many listed on the Black and Missing Foundation website. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details.
Viral TikTok teacher's firing upheld by Austin ISD school board
Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy went viral on TikTok after posting a video about her meeting with her former administrator and was terminated in April 2023.
Tesla launches Cybertruck at event at Austin headquarters
Tesla's futuristic-looking Cybertruck hit the roads for the first time Thursday. Some of the first owners picked up their vehicles at Tesla's headquarters in Austin during a special event.
Tesla delivers about a dozen Cybertruck pickups as it tries to fix production woes
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
Kaitlin Armstrong case: Notice of appeal filed, escape charge dropped
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza is dismissing escape charges for Kaitlin Armstrong. Armstrong, who was convicted of murder earlier this month, attempted to escape custody in October.
Austin City Council approves items on safety, charity auction; hears comment on housing
While housing remains the focus at Austin City Hall, the City Council has approved other items involving public safety and a future auction to help officers who are struggling financially.
Man in custody following SWAT call out in east Austin
A man is in custody following a SWAT call out in east Austin on Thursday, the Austin Police Department said.
2 critically injured after crash into building on Research Boulevard: ATCEMS
ATCEMS says two people were pinned inside the vehicle when it crashed into the building and one was reportedly unconscious.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run: APD
Austin police are looking for a driver who killed a pedestrian in central Austin.
Police seek person of interest in assault with injury at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse
Austin police are looking for a person of interest in an assault with injury at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse.
Austin weather: Severe storms risk, tornadoes possible in some areas
Expect on and off light rain through the early afternoon with isolated storms possibly bubbling up over eastern counties.
Wheelchair-bound man killed in nursing home over fight about money; family seeks justice
Police say on Nov. 18, 68-year-old Baron Godwin was killed at the "Oasis at Austin" nursing home in East Austin.
UT campus lights up for the holidays with Longhorn Lights
UT Austin campus is celebrating a new holiday tradition: Longhorn Lights, a light show featuring over 400,000 lights running along the Drag and on campus.