Downtown shootings leave Sixth Street visitors feeling unsafe

Thousands of people visit the Sixth Street Entertainment District every weekend. But after recent shootings in the bar district, some visitors are feeling unsafe.

Austin city manager applications to open soon

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and city council are eager to welcome a new city manager in 2024.

Austin weather: Foggy start turns cloudy and chilly

It's going to be a foggy start to the day with things turning cloudy and chilly and then we're looking at some rain heading into the area tonight.

SWAT situations: Domestic disturbances lead to 2 separate incidents

The Austin Police Department was involved in two separate SWAT incidents, one in Northeast Austin and the other in South Austin.

Sixth Street shooting: APD releases body cam footage, identifies officers involved

Body cam footage from three officers at the scene, as well as police radio traffic and security camera footage, have been released in connection with the deadly officer-involved shooting outside a Sixth Street bar.

Austin weather: More rain coming later this week

A little drizzle in the morning and we haven't seen our last chance of rain this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

Cedar fever: Why is it so bad in Texas?

Doctors say cedar fever season usually runs from December to February, peaking in mid-January.

Austin police staffing crisis: Shift consolidation could affect 911 call response time

The Austin Police Association president said they are cutting their availability to respond to 911 calls almost in half because they do not have enough officers.

Several suspicious fires in SE Austin being investigated by AFD

Over a three-day period, Austin fire crews responded to five fires they believe were "intentionally set" in Southeast Austin.

Winning lottery ticket worth $34M bought at H-E-B in Austin

The winning Quick Pick ticket matched all six of the numbers drawn: 6-7-23-34-37-50 and the cash value option was selected at the time of purchase.

Austinites look forward to 2024 with New Year's resolutions

Just hours after thousands of revelers rang in the New Year to fireworks over Lady Bird Lake, FOX 7 returned to Auditorium Shores to talk to Austinites about their hopes and goals for 2024.

New leadership begins at Austin Police Association

Michael Bullock, the new president of the Austin Police Association, spoke one-on-one with FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis, discussing his goals and what he says needs to happen to ensure the community is safe.

New Year's Eve fire destroys Austin family's home of 40 years

The family had lived in the same house on Adina Street in East Austin for 40 years, before those four decades were reduced to ash in a matter of minutes on New Year's Eve.

Hundreds start new year with cold plunge

Hundreds across Central Texas rang in the New Year with a cold plunge