SAFE Alliance cuts forensic testing service for victims
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
Austin's new homeless strategy plan includes encampment cleanups 5 days a week
The City of Austin will soon launch an updated process for clearing homeless encampments.
The City of Austin will soon launch an updated process for clearing homeless encampments.
Swarm of bees attack Sunset Valley resident; officials urge precautions
Sunset Valley police are urging residents to take precautions after a swarm of bees hospitalized a resident on Monday.
Sunset Valley police are urging residents to take precautions after a swarm of bees hospitalized a resident on Monday.
Austin’s 2026 Cinco de Mayo: Events, cultural luncheons and festive specials
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
Austin transitions to mid-week Cinco de Mayo festivities following a massive weekend festival, with official celebrations centering on Tuesday, May 5.
ACL Music Festival 2026: Who's performing this year?
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
World's most powerful telescope being built in Chile has Texas ties
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
Spirit Airlines closure impacts thousands of employees; refunds issued to customers
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Man arrested, charged after South Austin crash kills 2-year-old
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
A man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash in South Austin killed a two-year-old, police said.
2020 Austin protests: Criminal allegations against Travis County DA, staff dismissed
Nearly six years after protesters filled the streets of downtown Austin, the legal fight over what happened during and after, continues.
Nearly six years after protesters filled the streets of downtown Austin, the legal fight over what happened during and after, continues.
ACL Music Festival 2025 contributed $557.8M to Austin economy: report
The economic impact report for Austin City Limits 2025 is out.
The economic impact report for Austin City Limits 2025 is out.
Church vandalized again in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
LGBTQ+ supportive church vandalized again for second time in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
Silver Alert canceled: Man previously missing from Austin has been found
A Silver Alert previously active for a man reported missing in Austin has been rescinded.
A Silver Alert previously active for a man reported missing in Austin has been rescinded.
Austin weather: Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Austin weather: Flash flooding causes high water in construction zone
Rain in Austin caused high waters in some high-traffic parts of the city. Lots of water was seen on the highway.
Rain in Austin caused high waters in some high-traffic parts of the city. Lots of water was seen on the highway.
Storm runoff is helping the Highland Lakes chain
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Runoff from the rain is flowing into the Highland Lakes chain. Water levels are up, but for officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), it's too soon to say it's enough to avoid a water shortage later this summer.
Texas man connected to $8M ‘poppers’ scheme pleads guilty, prosecutors say
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
An Austin man has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme that sold $8.4 million in mislabeled products as a recreational drug called “poppers," according to federal prosecutors.
Waymo caught on camera stalled by puddle on Austin road
A Waymo was caught on camera stalled on a downtown Austin road due to water over the road.
A Waymo was caught on camera stalled on a downtown Austin road due to water over the road.
Waymo stalled by puddle on North Lamar
A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)
A Waymo got stuck on North Lamar near 5th Street due to water over the road. (Courtesy: Dani Tristan)
Texas Supreme Court enters fight over state’s THC rule
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.
The Texas Supreme Court has weighed in on the fight to stop the state’s new THC rule that essentially bans most smokable hemp products in the state.