Austin FC to host 2025 MLS All-Star Game

For the first time in club history, Austin FC has been chosen to host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson raises questions about ex-city manager's severance pay

Former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax resigned from his position on February 21. It was labeled as an "involuntary separation," triggering a clause that would require the city to pay him nearly half a million dollars.

Suspects steal 2 vehicles from UT Austin garage, damage gate: UTPD

UT Austin police officers responded to reports of a damaged garage gate at the San Antonio Garage and learned two vehicles had been stolen.

Austin weather: Widespread rain, storms possible Thursday

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, tomorrow most of Central Texas is under a Level 2 threat of severe weather. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Protesters rally against phase two of HOME initiative

Debate intensifies over how to best tackle Austin's housing affordability crisis. City council is preparing to vote on phase two of a plan to build more homes on a single lot, but some are worried the changes could actually make living in Austin less affordable.

Indeed layoffs: Austin employees who were laid off may have lawsuit, attorney says

An attorney said Indeed employees who were laid off this week may have a lawsuit. The CEO of Indeed announced they’re laying off 1,000 people, some in Austin.

$4.5M in grants available through Austin Live Music Fund

The City of Austin announced $4.5 million in grants will be available through the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund.

Red River Cultural District continues effort to get funds from city council

The Red River Cultural District says there is still no solution to help the iconic downtown destination. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas was joined by the district's interim director for an update.

Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing

State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.

Missing woman found over a week after night out in Downtown Austin: APD

Elizabeth Spalding and her twin sister were last known to be in Downtown Austin. The sister made it back home, but Elizabeth is still missing over a week later.

1 injured in East Austin fire, 3 cats rescued

One person was injured and several cats were rescued after a fire in East Austin.

Controversial homeless housing not in compliance with Austin guidelines

A neighboring business owner is accusing the City of Austin of not following guidelines for renovations on a controversial property.

About 125K gallons of wastewater spills into watershed of Bull Creek

Austin Water crews are cleaning up a sewer spill that took place Monday morning. The overflow happened because of an equipment malfunction at the lift station on Rock Harbour Drive.

SH 130 gets smart tech upgrade for driverless trucks

The SH 130 toll is getting a million dollar upgrade. The work is to help driverless big rigs run safer. The project is creating what's called a "smart corridor for freight."

Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County

Thousands of life-saving overdoses response kits will be given around Travis County. The city, county and federal leaders announced continuing efforts to fight the opioid crisis.

Austin weather: More rain expected in the afternoon

Central Texas is under a Level 2 to 3 risk of severe storms with large hail and damaging winds the main concerns.