Off-duty deputy constable deadly shooting: 2 men arrested
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
Two men are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty Caldwell County deputy constable outside an Austin bar early Sunday morning.
1 dead at Rainey Street-area hotel; police investigating
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
One person is dead after an incident in a hotel room in the Rainey Street area.
Off-duty deputy constable dies in Austin bar parking lot shooting
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect after a Caldwell County deputy constable was shot and killed in a nightclub parking lot in Austin early Sunday morning.
Victim identified in 1st Austin homicide of 2026
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
The man was shot in the chest at a New Year's Eve party not long after the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1.
Warm, windy conditions increase wildfire risk in Austin area
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Fire crews responded to multiple fires Friday, including a brush fire and an apartment blaze.
Family of pedestrian killed in Christmas Eve crash in Austin still seeks answers
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
The family of a pedestrian who was killed on Christmas Eve is searching for answers.
Thousands take the Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for a time-honored tradition of the annual Polar Bear Plunge.
Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
Thousands of people jumped into Barton Springs Pool for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. It's a time-honored tradition to wash off the old and dive into the new year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen tested the waters and caught up with some friend groups of different generations.
1st babies of 2026 in Austin welcomed at area hospitals
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
Ascension Seton Medical Center, St. David's Healthcare and Texas Children's welcomed the first babies of the new year.
1st homicide of 2026: Austin police investigating
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
The Austin Police Department is investigating its first homicide of the new year.
94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
It was a busy year on the Austin roadways which led to dozens of fatal crashes and almost 100 people dead and hundreds seriously injured.
New Year's Eve in Austin
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
The countdown for 2026 has begun, and Austin is ringing in the new year in style. Thousands have descended on Auditorium Shores for the city's annual celebration. FOX 7 Austin's Marco Bitonel has more on how Austinites are saying goodbye 2025 and hello 2026.
New Year's Eve safety: Don't fire your gun into the air, officials say
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
As you're celebrating the New Year, officials are reminding you not to fire your gun into the air.
Austin weather: Bundle up if heading out for New Year's Eve
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
It is a cold start to the day but temperatures warm up again this afternoon before taking a dive into the overnight hours.
Austin's biggest stories of 2025: Murder plot, new Texas laws, school closures
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
Here's a look back at some of the top stories in Austin and Central Texas that generated the most interest in 2025.
CAIR: Muslim families harassed at Austin park
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
The Austin, Texas, Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says Muslim families were harassed over the weekend at a North Austin park.
Christopher Taylor conviction overturned, acquitted of all charges
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
An appeals court has overturned former Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's conviction. Taylor has now been acquitted of all charges.
Austin Police Patrol K9 dies less than two weeks before scheduled retirement
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
The Austin Police Patrol says that K9 Jax suddenly passed away and is the first APD Patrol K9 to pass away while still actively working.
Austin cold weather shelters activated for Dec. 30
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
The City of Austin says it is activating cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to dip into the mid-30s.
Austin New Year's fireworks: How and where to watch
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.
The City of Austin is once again ringing in the new year with a big celebration. Here's everything you need to know about this year's event.