Warehouse fire in South Austin under investigation by AFD

Medics in an ambulance alerted the Austin Fire Department when they saw the smoke and flames on St. Elmo Road as they were leaving a hospital.

Homeless man with chainsaw has been charged for trespassing multiple times, police say

Last week, neighbors said they haven't seen signs of the man. His structures are cleared out. The city says there's a second cleanup scheduled in the area of Stassney and Jones.

Woman steals items, attacks employee at Walmart

Investigators say a woman stole items and attacked an employee at a South Austin Walmart on October 20.

Central Texas Food Bank to provide Thanksgiving meals amid supply chain issues, rising costs

FOX 7 was told the food bank had trouble securing turkeys this year because of a shortage. Additionally, inflation has been affecting grocery affordability for the community.

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in South Austin

Investigators say a man was firing a rifle into his home near South 3rd Street. The officer who shot the suspect is now on administrative leave, per APD policy.

ACC South Austin campus lifts shelter-in-place order

The shelter-in-place order was due to reports of an armed subject near the South Austin campus, says Austin Community College.

Residents hope for more action regarding homeless man with chainsaw

Court records show Rami Zawaideh has been charged with criminal trespassing five times. The County Attorney rejected prosecuting him three times, one case is still pending, and another is active.

Feels So Good Festival this weekend in South Austin

The 13th annual event will double as a rebrand and 15 year celebration with music, food, and vendors, benefiting the Austin Music Foundation.

Last-minute Halloween costume ideas for people and pets

If you're still deciding on a Halloween costume this year, we have some easy, inexpensive last-minute ideas.

Armed robbery at South Austin bank, police looking for suspect

The Austin Police Department is looking for help identifying the person responsible for robbing a Chase Bank on October 21.

South Austin deadly hit-and-run; police searching for driver involved

Austin police are looking for the driver who was driving a vehicle that hit a 76-year-old woman while she was crossing the road.

Fire at convenience store and gas station in South Austin

Officials say the fire started as a small trash fire and quickly grew into a large fire at the store between Willow Creek and Douglas on Oltorf.

Texas Keeper takes innovative approach to cider-making

The cidery sits on 19 acres on Twin Creek Road and features in-house apiaries and a taproom open Thursday through Sunday.