Highway racing causes crash that injures 6 people; 1 suspect arrested, 1 at large
The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects accused of racing on I-35 in March 2024 and causing a crash that injured 6 people. Police continue to look for a second suspect.
The Austin Police Department has arrested one of the suspects accused of racing on I-35 in March 2024 and causing a crash that injured 6 people. Police continue to look for a second suspect.
When is the first day of winter?
December is here and temperatures are dropping in Central Texas, but the first day of winter is still a ways away.
December is here and temperatures are dropping in Central Texas, but the first day of winter is still a ways away.
Light displays across Central Texas celebrate holiday season
The holiday festivities are in full swing across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin checked out some lighting displays in downtown Austin, Marble Falls and Johnson City.
The holiday festivities are in full swing across Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin checked out some lighting displays in downtown Austin, Marble Falls and Johnson City.
Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Suspected fentanyl dealer charged with first-degree murder in man's death
A man suspected of selling fentanyl to Troy Cernosek who died last September has been charged with his murder.
A man suspected of selling fentanyl to Troy Cernosek who died last September has been charged with his murder.
4 men break into East Austin home; 1 shot at homeowner: APD
APD is looking for four men who broke into an East Austin home in early November, one of whom fired at the homeowner who came home during the burglary.
APD is looking for four men who broke into an East Austin home in early November, one of whom fired at the homeowner who came home during the burglary.
Could 6th Street be open to cars on weekends?
E. 6th Street has been closed to cars for decades now, but that could change in an effort to crack down on crime.
E. 6th Street has been closed to cars for decades now, but that could change in an effort to crack down on crime.
Temporary emergency homeless shelter extends stay at Marshalling Yard
The City of Austin’s temporary emergency homeless shelter at the Marshalling Yard plans to extend its operations, after homeless services there were set to stop next year.
The City of Austin’s temporary emergency homeless shelter at the Marshalling Yard plans to extend its operations, after homeless services there were set to stop next year.
Porch pirates: Austin man says neighborhood targeted this holiday season
An Austin man is warning others: his neighborhood appears to be the target of a group of "Porch pirates" this holiday season.
An Austin man is warning others: his neighborhood appears to be the target of a group of "Porch pirates" this holiday season.
Runoff election for Austin City Council District 7 between Mike Siegel & Gary Bledsoe
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
Winter weather: Austin & Travis County prepare for next storm
Three years ago a major winter storm hit Austin and another followed in 2023. Both caused major problems and today there was an exercise to see if first responders and the city and county are ready for the next big storm.
Three years ago a major winter storm hit Austin and another followed in 2023. Both caused major problems and today there was an exercise to see if first responders and the city and county are ready for the next big storm.
I-35 expansion project sees first long-term closure in Austin
The first extended road closure connected to $4.5 billion I-35 expansion project in Austin went into place this week.
The first extended road closure connected to $4.5 billion I-35 expansion project in Austin went into place this week.
Austin leaders preparing for winter weather ahead
Leaders in Austin are preparing for the worst that winter has to offer.
Leaders in Austin are preparing for the worst that winter has to offer.
Austin massage parlor shut down over suspected human trafficking
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation says they found at least two employees were living at the spa.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation says they found at least two employees were living at the spa.
Asteroid named after University of Texas professor
University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella is the latest Longhorn to receive the out-of-this-world honor.
University of Texas professor Maruthi Akella is the latest Longhorn to receive the out-of-this-world honor.
Texas bill would allow state to run Austin
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
Austin Weather: Early rain will move out, clouds stick around
A rainy Wednesday morning will give way to a chilly and cloudy day. The FOX 7 weather team says more rain is headed our way later this week.
A rainy Wednesday morning will give way to a chilly and cloudy day. The FOX 7 weather team says more rain is headed our way later this week.
South Congress H-E-B reopens after years of rebuild
H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.
H-E-B reopened its South Congress store on Wednesday morning. Some H-E-B superfans started lining up at 10 p.m. for a chance to get inside first.
VIDEO: DPS trooper trainees perform field training exercise
Throughout the training, trainees learned everything from penal codes to pursuit driving to the use of force. The Joint Field Training Exercise includes dozens of scenarios they could encounter in the field.
Throughout the training, trainees learned everything from penal codes to pursuit driving to the use of force. The Joint Field Training Exercise includes dozens of scenarios they could encounter in the field.
How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.
More than 120 million packages were stolen in the U.S. in the past year, with an estimated $16 billion lost to porch pirates.