Application process for school choice program starts soon
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The billion dollar school choice program for Texas students launches next week. The program called “Education Freedom Accounts” will start accepting applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Car break-ins in Austin decreased with surveillance cameras; City Council to vote on new contract
Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.
Austin City Council is expected to vote next week on putting surveillance cameras back in some city parks. The cameras were part of a pilot program to reduce car break-ins at parks.
Austin ISD parents concerned about classrooms with no heat
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
Some Austin ISD parents are concerned after receiving notices that their child’s classroom doesn’t have heat. A doctor said that is unsafe.
APD asking for help identifying suspect in NW Austin bank robbery
Have you seen him? The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspect in a bank robbery.
Have you seen him? The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspect in a bank robbery.
Man accused of selling car with altered odometer, fake title; APD investigating
Austin police is looking for the suspect in a fraud case. The man is accused of selling a car listed on Facebook Marketplace with an altered odometer and a fake title.
Austin police is looking for the suspect in a fraud case. The man is accused of selling a car listed on Facebook Marketplace with an altered odometer and a fake title.
6th homicide in Austin of 2026: Man accused of murder after shooting girlfriend
A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend on Jan. 26.
A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend on Jan. 26.
Alex Pretti: Austin nurses gather at vigil to honor man killed by ICE
National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, has mobilized a week of action, hosting vigils to seek justice for Alex Pretti. He was killed by immigration officers in Minnesota.
National Nurses United, the country’s largest union of registered nurses, has mobilized a week of action, hosting vigils to seek justice for Alex Pretti. He was killed by immigration officers in Minnesota.
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer warns groundwater levels are nearing historic lows
After nearly four years of drought, the aquifer that feeds Barton Springs and supplies drinking water to thousands is nearing historic lows.
After nearly four years of drought, the aquifer that feeds Barton Springs and supplies drinking water to thousands is nearing historic lows.
Crews respond to broken water pipes as temperatures begin to warm up
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
As the ice continues to thaw in Central Texas, crews are responding to burst pipes. But this time, it’s a very different story than what we saw during the big freeze five years ago.
Austin police rescue kittens found abandoned in freezing weather
Eight kittens, who were found abandoned in a cage in freezing weather, were rescued by the Austin Police Department.
Eight kittens, who were found abandoned in a cage in freezing weather, were rescued by the Austin Police Department.
Austin activates cold weather shelters due to overnight freezing temperatures
The City of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters from Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Sunday, Feb. 1.
The City of Austin has activated its cold weather shelters from Wednesday, Jan. 28, until Sunday, Feb. 1.
Austin weather: Video captures car spinning down icy road
Officials urged drivers to stay off the roads in Austin when the Arctic blast hit and one person's video shows exactly why.
Officials urged drivers to stay off the roads in Austin when the Arctic blast hit and one person's video shows exactly why.
Over 850 people in need use Austin's cold weather shelters during winter storm
With the weekend winter storm now behind us, Austin city officials are claiming they received a record-breaking number of people at their cold weather shelters.
With the weekend winter storm now behind us, Austin city officials are claiming they received a record-breaking number of people at their cold weather shelters.
Austin Pets Alive! receives record amount of fosters ahead of winter storm
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.
Austin Pets Alive! made history this week thanks to an overwhelming show of support in finding homes for hundreds of dogs ahead of the arctic blast.
Austin weather: School closures, delays due to road conditions: FULL LIST
Some Central Texas school districts have adjusted their operations for Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to road conditions.
Some Central Texas school districts have adjusted their operations for Wednesday, Jan. 28, due to road conditions.
Austin weather: First responders report thousands of calls for service during winter storm
The Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff's Office and Austin Fire Department broke down their calls for service during the winter storm this past weekend.
The Austin Police Department, Travis County Sheriff's Office and Austin Fire Department broke down their calls for service during the winter storm this past weekend.
Austin weather: Slow warm-up begins but icy conditions remain in spots
The effects of the Arctic blast are still being felt as most kids stayed home today due to icy conditions on roads.
The effects of the Arctic blast are still being felt as most kids stayed home today due to icy conditions on roads.
Austin weather: Latest on winter storm
The winter storm's effects continue to be felt in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin will bring you live updates throughout the day.
The winter storm's effects continue to be felt in Central Texas. FOX 7 Austin will bring you live updates throughout the day.
Austin winter weather: AFD reports several broken pipes across the city
With the freezing weather, pipes could burst if they were exposed for too long. A plumber gave some tips on how to protect your pipes.
With the freezing weather, pipes could burst if they were exposed for too long. A plumber gave some tips on how to protect your pipes.
Austin weather: School closures, delays due to icy conditions: FULL LIST
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions.
Some Central Texas school districts, colleges and universities have adjusted their operations for Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to icy road conditions.