Hutson-Tillotson University celebrates 150 years, receives historic donation
Huston-Tilloston University is celebrating a major milestone, 150 years since they opened their doors, and it's received a major donation as well.
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett promotes new book in Austin
The LBJ Foundation hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett at the LBJ Presidential Library on Thursday night.
Barton Springs assault: Arrest warrants issued for suspects
The Austin Police Department issued two arrest warrants for the suspects involved in an incident at Barton Springs that left one person seriously injured.
Sister of woman killed by suspect in Austin officer-involved shooting speaks out
The man who shot an Austin police officer and shot and killed a woman in Zilker Park last week is now facing an additional felony charge. The woman’s sister is relieved to hear that the man is now charged with the murder
FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2025: Cibolo Steele vs Westlake
Who will win in Week 3's Game of the Week: the Cibolo Steele Knights or the Westlake Chaparrals? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.
DOJ investigating city of Austin for 'racially discriminatory employment practices'
The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially “racially discriminatory employment practices".
Controversial Austin homeless center is moving locations
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
Audit finds Austin not on track to meet 'zero waste' goals
A recent audit shows that the City of Austin is not on track or even halfway to its zero-waste goal of 90 percent waste diversion by 2040.
DPS crime lab techs clear backlog of toxicology cases
The backlog of testing forensic evidence in Texas is now shrinking. It has been a big problem for the past several years, especially with cases involving sexual assault.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Suspect now facing first-degree murder charge
The suspect at the center of an officer-involved shooting near Zilker Park on Sept. 10 is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Person arrested after SWAT incident in North Austin
A person was arrested following a SWAT incident in North Austin, police said.
Kyle man charged with multiple counts in connection to Austin armed robberies
A Kyle man was charged with multiple counts in connection to armed robberies in Austin.
Domain apartment fire: Nearly 30 units damaged, several residents displaced
The Austin Fire Department worked all Tuesday afternoon to put out a fire at an apartment complex at the Domain.
Austin weather: Highs in 90s with slight rain chances
The cooler and pleasant morning disappears with lots of sunshine to force the highs into the low to mid 90s.
Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declares 'exceptional drought'
The aquifer that feeds Barton Springs has declared an “exceptional drought” for just the second time in its history.
4 arrested in connection with burglary of home in West Campus
Four people were arrested in connection to a burglary of a home near West Campus, police said.
Lake Austin battles hydrilla invasion
On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.
Man killed in East Austin shooting identified; suspect at large
A man killed in East Austin has been identified by police.
Austin weather: Summer heat continues as dome of stability remains
It's a new week and the summer feel lives on!