CapMetro proposes new rapid lines for 2025

Austin's Transit Agency wants to introduce two CapMetro rapid lines next year, a new Pickup Decker zone and minor schedule adjustments.

Missing: Daughter of former MLB pitcher not seen since August 22

Brenna Swindell, an Austin single mother and daughter of former MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, has not been seen since August 22 but her vehicle tags were recently seen in Colorado.

Homicide in downtown Austin; police questioning person of interest

The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 41st homicide and it says it's identified a person of interest.

UT Austin students move in ahead of new fall semester

Thousands of UT Austin students spent the last couple of days moving into their dorms and student apartments, and it has been hectic.

Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU

The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.

Power restored at West Campus complex, students say

Students at a West Campus apartment complex told FOX 7 Austin Sunday that power had been restored. However, some units are still without air-conditioning.

Students at West Campus complex say they have no power, water, A/C, or answers

Residents at a West Campus apartment complex say they are without power, water and air-conditioning and are getting no answers, all while trying to prepare for their fall semester.

2025 Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett talks about choosing UT

Texas Longhorns commit Kaliq Lockett recently spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Julian Martinez about why he committed to UT over competing schools like Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M.

APH provides free Mpox vaccines as global concern grows

A little more than a week ago, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency, so in response Austin Public Health is offering free vaccines.

Austin Energy says permanent fix is in place for SW Austin transformer

A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.

Teen charged with terroristic threat for allegedly making 'concerning' Instagram posts

A teen has been charged with terroristic threat after she allegedly made some 'concerning' statements on social media regarding an Austin ISD elementary school.

Texas shooting spree suspect asks to represent himself

The man accused of a multi-county shooting spree that left six dead and three injured asked if he could represent himself during his first Travis County court appearance.