Austin winter storm: Health risks to watch out for ahead of arctic blast

As Texans get ready for an arctic blast this weekend, doctors say preparing for the cold means more than just winterizing your home.

Austin weather: How to check for power outages in your area

With an Arctic blast heading to Texas, one concern on people's minds is the potential for power outages. Here is information on how to check for and report power outages in your area.

Austin winter storm: Airlines at ABIA release flight contingency plans

Airlines are preparing for the winter storm heading toward Central Texas this weekend. Several of them have flight contingency plans in place.

Texas winter storm: How to watch FOX 7 Austin if your power goes out

With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, these are options to stay informed about the situation even if you lose power in Central Texas.

Family of 2023 murder victim still waiting for justice; accused killer scheduled for competency hearing

More than two years after an Austin man was murdered, his family is still waiting for the suspects' cases to work through the court system. One of the suspects has a competency hearing scheduled for next month.

Texas winter weather: Austin Energy prepared for upcoming arctic blast

As winter weather draws closer, Austin Energy said they’re more prepared than ever to keep the lights on for more than 550,000 customers across Central Texas.

Texas winter weather: Drivers should prepare for icy roads, dangerous travel conditions

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this weekend, and with rain in the forecast, officials warn that icy roads could create dangerous travel conditions.

Suspects caught on camera stealing equipment in South Austin

An Austin man is hoping surveillance video will help him track down the people who stole a piece of his equipment.

Austin weather: How to prepare for freezing temperatures in Central Texas

A cold front arriving on Friday will bring arctic air and below-freezing temperatures to Central Texas, with overnight lows potentially dropping into the teens Saturday.

Texas got rid of paper tags. Now, fraudsters are using fake metal plates

Last year, Texas got rid of paper tags, trying to combat fraud, but now the issue has moved to metal plates. If you're buying a used car online, you should be careful.

Man accused of jaywalking sues City of Austin, APD officers for excessive force

A man is suing the City of Austin and two Austin Police Department officers for excessive force. He was accused of jaywalking and thrown to the ground.

Governor Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter storm

Governor Abbott has mobilized state emergency resources and agencies to prepare for a severe arctic cold front expected to bring life-threatening temperatures and hazardous winter weather to Texas.

Man arrested by APD in 2024 for mail theft pleads guilty in federal court

A man arrested by the Austin Police Department in 2024 has now been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. He was seen by APD Air Support stealing mail from a residential mailbox.